Millersville University offers several American Chemistry Society (ACS) approved Chemistry degrees that prepare students for graduate training or professional work in the scientific field.
WHY STUDY THIS PROGRAM?
Millersville University is one of the few universities in Pennsylvania that offers multiple American Chemistry Society (ACS) approved Bachelor of Science degrees in Chemistry. You will prepare for graduate training or professional work in chemistry under the instruction of faculty members who are active researchers and reflect the diversity of expertise across chemical disciplines.
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemistry degree path provides broad, but in-depth training in chemistry to prepare students for careers as professional chemists or further study in graduate-level programs. Within this major, focus your study with concentrations in Biochemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Polymer Chemistry and Pre-Pharmacy.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
Through their comprehensive study of the scientific discipline, all MU Chemistry students gain confidence in research, analysis, and presentation, which contribute to success in any career.
Students enrolled in the Chemistry program take a mixture of courses focused on organic and inorganic chemistry, and the physical, analytical and environmental aspects of this field. Students are also required to take 12 credits of calculus courses and 10 credits of physics courses.
Students are granted full use of the chemistry department's eight fully-equipped instructional labs, and majors complete at least one semester of research in collaboration with faculty on campus.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Expected June, November 2025
Start date
January 2025
College of Science and Technology
Caputo Hall Room 206,
MILLERSVILLE,
Pennsylvania,
17551, United States
To be considered for admission to Millersville University, one must be a graduate of an approved secondary school or hold a General Educational Development (GED) high school equivalency diploma. Traditional students applying directly from high school must have completed a college preparatory curriculum. Generally, the student鈥檚 academic program should include four units of academic English; three units or more of academic mathematics, minimally including algebra I, algebra II and geometry; three units or more of academic science, including two or more units of laboratory science, biology and chemistry with lab and any other inquiry-based lab or technical science; and three or more units of academic social science coursework. Foreign language coursework at the secondary level is recommended but not required for admission consideration.
English Language Requirements
TOEFL iBT: 70; TOEFL pBT: 70; TOEFL ITP: 527; IELTS Academic: 6.0 overall band, no sub score lower than 5; Cambridge English Qualifications: 169; STEP-EIKEN: 2A; iTEP Academic: 4; PTE Academic: 50; Duolingo English Test: 105; Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC): 700; SAT (March 2016 or later): 500 & up on evidence-based reading & writing section; ACT: 21 & up on the English section; ELS: Level 112; Burlington VTest: B2.1; Skills for English: B2 (Pass); Examination for the Certificate of Competency in English (ECCE): B2; Oxford ELLT - English Language Level Test: 6
Millersville University has a rolling deadline. However, we do recommend students to apply at least two months prior to the beginning of the start of a semester to ensure enough time for immigration processing at U.S. embassies and consulates overseas. With this in mind, we suggest the following advisory deadlines: Fall - June 1; Spring - November 1.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
