Chemistry (BS), BS
Arts, Sciences, & Education
Campus:Modesto Maidique Campus
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Program Description
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree is certified by the American Chemical Society and provides the necessary background for those who wish to pursue graduate study in chemistry and ultimately careers in chemistry. Students may work with the Department's faculty members, many of whom are interdisciplinary in their training and interests and teach in several fields, in their research labs. Some present the result of their research at national conferences and publish them in chemistry journals.
Admission Requirements
1. Students entering FIU as Freshmen or as a Transfer student with less than 60 transfer credits
Admissions criteria are the same as the general FIU criteria for students entering with fewer than 60 approved credits. Click here for the details.
2. Transfer students entering FIU with 60 or more transfer credits
Admissions criteria are the same as the general FIU criteria for students entering with 60 or more approved credits. Click here for the details.
Career Opportunities
Related Occupations:
- Soil and Plant Scientists
- Materials Scientists
- Food Science Technicians
- Chemical Technicians
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
- Chemical Plant and System Operators
Wages & Employment Trends for Chemists:
Florida Median income | $60,150 |
Florida rate of growth | +11% |
National Median wages | $73,480 |
National Projected growth | +6% |
Source and more information: http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/19-2031.00
Contact Information
CASE Center for Advising & Student Success
MMC: ZEB 210/ 305.348.2978
BBC: AC1 300 / 305.919.5859
https://caseadvising.fiu.edu
caseadvising@fiu.edu or chemistry@fiu.edu