BSc

Chemistry: Laboratory Science

Learn more about studying Chemistry: Laboratory Science as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    4 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    22,060USD
  • Start date
    Jan, May, Sep

Program overview

What Southern Utah University says about their program:

Southern Utah University’s bachelor of science in chemistry is an active discipline vital to human existence and essential to the understanding of industrial, economic, medical, biological and environmental issues. Students study and research in modern, fully-mediated wireless classrooms and laboratory facilities that are equipped with a full range of laboratory instruments. Our professional chemistry emphasis is certified by the American Chemical Society and our chemistry program routinely ranks above the 90th percentile of the nation according to the Educational Testing Services major field exam.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • High school diploma
  • Foreign transcripts will be converted to a U.S. 4.0 grade point average (GPA) scale and must meet a 2.0 minimum GPA requirement

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Achieved and awarded a bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college
  • Achieved an overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher

English proficiency

Undergraduate

  • TOEFL

    71

  • IELTS

    6.0

  • Duolingo

    105

  • iTEP Academic

    4.2

  • TOEFL Essentials

    7.5

Graduate

  • TOEFL

    79

  • IELTS

    6.0

  • Duolingo

    110

  • iTEP

    4.2

  • TOEFL Essentials

    8.0

English proficiency waivers

Undergraduate

  • ACT

    18

  • SAT

    Critical Reading 450

  • Applicants with an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in the U.S. or an English speaking country
  • Transfer students from a U.S. college who have completed 24 or more credits at a 2.0 GPA or higher
  • Students who have successfully graduated from an English language program may submit an official transcript indicating graduation with an overall grade performance of at least 80% or a B average

Graduate

  • Applicants with an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in the U.S. or an English speaking country
  • Transfer students from a U.S. college who have completed 24 or more credits at a 2.0 GPA or higher
  • Students who have successfully graduated from an English language program may submit an official transcript indicating graduation with an overall grade performance of at least 80% or a B average

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • Application form
  • Application fee
  • Academic transcripts
  • Translations
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • English proficiency proof
  • Copy of passport

Graduate

  • Application form
  • Application fee
  • Academic transcripts (All international college transcripts must be evaluated by an approved foreign credential evaluation company)
  • Translations
  • Diploma of previous studies
  • English proficiency proof
  • Copy of passport
  • International Graduate Student Financial Form
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Fees and funding

Fee information

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$21,446 per year

  • Graduate tuition

    US$17,342 per year

Funding

The SUU International Student Scholarship Committee considers a number of factors when awarding scholarships including academic merit (GPA), geographic distribution, and financial need. Awardees typically have a 3.0 GPA. International Student Scholarships cannot be combined with other substantial SUU tuition scholarships.

Undergraduate

  • International Founders’ Scholarships

    4 year US$8,500 scholarships

  • International Deans' Scholarships

    4 year US$6,000 scholarships

  • International Centurium Scholarships

    4 year US$3,000 Scholarships

Graduate

  • International Graduate Founders’ Scholarships

    2 year US$8,500 scholarships

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What is the cost of living near Southern Utah University?

Local figures aren't available yet — values reflect USA-wide averages.

Category Cost  (in United States Dollar)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre$1,652
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre$1,349
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)$214
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)$73
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)$61
Monthly public transport pass$65
Monthly grocery basket$350
Coffee shop drink$5
Cinema or cultural event ticket$15
Gym membership$45

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Southern Utah University

Many international students will require a visa to study in the US, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

USA student visa requirements