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Program Overview
Earn your chemistry degree from a program that offers exceptional hands-on research experiences for students and boasts new facilities that put YSU’s material analysis capabilities among the best in the country.
Whether you’re thinking about a future in medicine, pharmacy, research, or education, the Chemistry program at Youngstown State University gives you the opportunity to make your degree work for you. In addition to choosing your study track, you’ll get hands-on experience with equipment as early as freshman year, an advantage that upperclassmen usually only anticipate. The new X-ray diffraction Lab is second to none in Ohio, and several other chemistry facilities allow you to work alongside professors on research. At least six undergraduates in the program can apply for positions as student researchers through a grant from the National Science Foundation. Research opportunities like these, along with your education, are elements for success during your college career and into the future.
Our BS Chemistry program is accredited by the American Chemical Society (ACS), one of the largest scientific societies in the world. Students completing an accredited program are considered to be especially well-trained for the chemistry profession, thus the BS degree is recommended for those students who plan to make a career in industrial chemistry or pursue a graduate degree in chemistry.
With these tracks, you’ll work closely with a faculty member to make sure you fulfill all requirements for entrance into one of the following professional fields:
This is a five-year program that gives you the opportunity to start graduate studies after an accelerated bachelor’s program. You will receive your Bachelor of Science in Chemistry after three years and continue on to earn your Master of Science in Chemistry in two years. If you’re interested in the combined program, you can submit an application to the Department of Chemistry during your senior year in high school.
The BaccMed Program at Youngstown State University prepares students for a career in medicine by offering an enhanced pre-medical curriculum and early assurance to medical schools like Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) and Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM). The program’s flexible options let students earn a bachelor of science in three or four years, and offers students an accelerated biology and biochemistry pathway, and additional resources like MCAT preparation workshops and scholarship opportunities. The program emphasizes family medicine, general pediatrics, general internal medicine, medical research related to these specialties, and medically underserved communities.
Our students have interned at:
Our graduates work for:
Speak to a Faculty Member
Dr. Tim Wagner
Chair, Chemistry
trwagner@ysu.edu
Program Options
The STEM community has a variety of student professional organizations that allow you to grow and foster your learning in an environment with those who share the same interests.
Student professional organizations provide opportunities for you to meet experienced professionals, collaborate with students at other universities, or form relationships with colleagues outside the classroom. They provide social, academic, entrepreneurial, and professional networking opportunities.
Each year, thousands of dollars in scholarships are awarded to students enrolled in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Scholarships come from a variety of sources, vary in amount, and are available to both incoming and current STEM students. Below, you will find further information regarding the opportunities that may be available to you through the STEM College.
Nearly 11,000 students
Over $8 Million in Scholarships Given Annually
21 Average Class Size
5 University Residence Halls with plenty of nearby apartments
14:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio
Tuition and fees may vary by major, college, area of study or based on your location. The university reserves the right to assess fees for special services and programs applicable to students. First-time International undergraduate students’ tuition rate is established based on first enrollment and remains unchanged for four consecutive years. Graduate students should plan for a yearly tuition increase of approximately 5%.
For a complete list of additional fees and detailed tuition information please visit the University Bursar website here.
Cost of the most popular room and meal plan combination; Your cost will depend on the plans you select. Costs in the box cover the most popular room and meal plan combination (on-campus); If you choose to live off-campus, the estimated cost of room and meals will be around $12,000 based on 12 months.
Based on average books & supply costs
Health insurance is required for international students.
Estimate based on one academic year of study
9 Months – based on 12 – 18 credit hours
*Estimate
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Applicants must have graduated from high school or have successfully completed the General Education Development (GED) test to be considered for admission. Freshman applicants applying for admission to Youngstown State University must submit a high school transcript or GED transcript. Submission of American College Test (ACT) or Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) scores is optional. Please note: some majors require test scores to be admitted into the program.
Applicants must have a cumulative weighted high school grade point average of 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale) or higher, a core unweighted grade point average* of 2.00 (on a 4.00 scale) or higher and have an ACT composite score of 17 or higher or a SAT composite score of 920 or higher (evidence-based writing and reading and math) to be admitted unconditionally. (*Core gpa is calculated based on grades earned in the following courses – English, mathematics, science, social science and foreign language, if applicable, from 9th through 12th grade).
Fall 2024
application deadline is
August 1, 2024
