Murray State University
1375 Chestnut St, Murray, KY 42071, United States

Murray State University is a public university in Murray, Kentucky, in the Southern United States. In addition to the main campus in Calloway County in southwestern Kentucky, Murray State operates extended campuses offering upper-level and graduate courses in Paducah, Hopkinsville, Madisonville, and Henderson.

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Prepare for your future today with a degree in chemistry from Murray State University. With areas for concentration in biochemistry, forensics, polymer and materials science, pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy or teacher certification, you’ll be prepared for a wide range of careers after graduation. So, what are you waiting for? Get started today and take the first step toward your future.

Mission

The mission of the Department of Chemistry at Murray State University is to make significant contributions to chemistry research, education, and practice.  The department provides a creative and supportive atmosphere for faculty-mentored research and student-centered learning.  Undergraduate and master-level students are expected to obtain a broad understanding of chemistry and learn to think critically and communicate effectively in oral and written forms.  The rigorous curriculum provides hands-on experiences with modern experimental and computer-based techniques and instrumentation, preparing students to enter industry or graduate and professional programs.

(pictured: This living periodic table, built by Mr. Jim Barnett, has many samples of actual elements and will be used in outreach and as an educational tool in Jesse D. Jones Hall.)

https://www.murraystate.edu/programs/cset/che-major.aspx 

  • Transcripts for all years of high school with a minimum GPA of 2.0
  • If transcripts are not written in English, you must also submit certified translations
  • High School Diploma OR Graduation Certificate
  • If the graduation certificate is not written in English, you must also submit a certified translation

Proof of Financial Support

  • Bank Statement (issued within the last 6 months) showing a balance of at least $26,630 OR
  • Scholarship Letter

Copy of Passport for applicant and all dependents

No NECO Results will be accepted. Please submit WAEC results. (This only applies to students submitting high school scores from Nigeria.) 

English Language Proficiency Minimum Requirements:

  • IELTS overall score of 6.0 (5.5 for full admission with condition)
  • TOEFL overall score of 71 (61 for full admission with condition)
  • SAT score of 960
  • GTEC overall score of 1190 (1100 for full admission with condition)
  • PTE overall score of 51 (45 for full admission with condition)
  • Duolingo English Test overall score of 100 or higher (90 for full admission with condition)
  • TOEIC overall score of 790 or higher with 160 or higher speaking (700 with 140 or higher speaking for full admission with condition)
  • Kaplan English Certificate Advanced Level (Higher Intermediate Level for full admission with condition)
  • Admission to or Completion of the ESL Program at Murray State University OR
  • British / Cambridge International Examinations: GCE, GCSE, IGCSE, AICE, HIGCSE certificate with five O-Level subject passes, or a level of B-2 or higher on the Cambridge English exam.
  • Completion of one  semester of full-time university level classes (minimum of 12 credit hours) with a 2.5 GPA or higher at an accredited US institution OR
  • Graduation from a high school in the United States OR
  • Students from the following countries are not required to submit English proficiency scores: Antigua, Australia, Bahamas, Belize, British Islands, Cameroon (University of Buea and University of Bamenda), Canada, Ghana, Ireland, Kenya, Namibia, New Zealand, Nigeria and United Kingdom.

* Admitted with condition: undergraduates must maintain a 2.0 GPA in the first semester, and graduate students must maintain a 3.0 GPA in the first semester.

https://www.murraystate.edu/admissions/international/Admissions/index.aspx

Spring 2024 (January Intake)

Bachelor's: November 15

Master's: October 15

Doctoral: October 15

English Language: Anytime

Transfer Students in the US: December 15

Fall 2024 (August Intake)

Bachelor's: July 19

Master's: June 28

Doctoral: June 28

English Language: Anytime

Transfer Students in the US: August 1

https://www.murraystate.edu/admissions/international/Admissions/index.aspx

Click Here for Undergraduate Application
Click Here for Graduate Application

Application Procedures - Undergraduate & Graduate Applicants

Start the application online using the link provided above.


Application Coding: In the online application, students must indicate they are working with Indo Global Studies.

In the 'Additional Information' tab, please answer 'Recruiter Agent' to the question 'How did you hear about Murray?'  Plase see the screenshot below.

Document Submission: All documents can be uploaded to the university application portal.

Please send the tagging proof with student details to admissions@indoglobalstudies.org