The chemistry associate is a broad, versatile program designed to prepare for an easy entry to a four-year science program or for work as an entry-level lab technician or assistant. Designed as a 2+2 program, it follows the first two years of the chemistry bachelor's program offered at the Dayton Campus. You'll gain a strong foundation in chemistry while exploring your interests in the field. You can move seamlessly into the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at the Dayton Campus or continue in the Bachelor of Science in Integrated Science Studies at the Lake Campus. Interested in another science program at the Dayton or Lake Campus? This program gives you a broad base to move easily into programs focused on biological sicences, earth and environmental sciences, biochemistry and molecular biology, or laboratory science.
Careers
This program prepares you to work as an entry-level technician or lab assistant in fields as varied as chemical research, medical laboratories, pharmaceuticals, the petroleum industry, plastics, and chemical manufacturing are all possibilities. Lab techs and assistants are in high demand in the region and require employees with the general skills taught in this program. This program also prepares you for further education in a bachelor's program and even a graduate program in the science or education fields. While opportunities exist with an associate degree, continuing your education with a four-year degree will increase your opportunities in the field.
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September 2025
Lake Campus
7600 Lake Campus Drive,
CELINA,
Ohio,
45822, Midwest, United States
Students must have earned a certificate of completion from a secondary education school that would allow you to attend university in your home country. You should have studied mathematics and science subjects at the secondary level.
You must have a 2.5 cumulative grade point average (on a 4.0 scale) and minimum score of English proficiency from one of these tests: TOEFL 61; IELTS: 5.5 with no sub score lower than 5.0; Pearson PTE: 51; Duolingo: 110; Cambridge test: Minimum scaled score of 162, with no subscore below 154, on the Cambridge English Qualifications; graduation from a United States high school.
Application dealine: April 30 for fall admission, October 10 for spring admission, February 28 for Summer admission.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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