Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
1 Hairpin Dr, Edwardsville, IL 62026, United States

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) is a public university in Edwardsville, Illinois. Located within the Metro East of Greater St. Louis, SIUE was established in 1957 as an extension of Southern Illinois University Carbondale. It is the younger of the two major institutions of Southern Illinois University system. SIUE has eight constituent undergraduate and graduate colleges, including those in arts and sciences, business, dentistry, education, engineering, graduate study, nursing, and pharmacy, in addition to the East St. Louis Center.

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Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Overview

At SIUE, students learn from faculty members who have earned national and international reputations in their respective areas of expertise. Well-equipped laboratories provide hands-on opportunities where students learn about the disciplines in chemistry and biochemistry. Through the department’s research programs, students also gain experience in the most current techniques to help prepare them for their future career.

What can I do with a degree in chemistry?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual salary for a chemist with a bachelor's degree was $80,670 as of May 2022. Graduates of the chemistry program are well prepared to pursue a variety of careers:  

  • Analysts
  • Environmentalists
  • Criminologists
  • Librarians
  • Patent examiners
  • Production foremen
  • Researchers
  • Writers 
  • Teachers
  • Sales/working for private companies that produce fertilizers, pharmaceuticals, plastics and semiconductors 
  • Public sector careers are found in local, state and federal governments; hospitals, and high schools, colleges, and universities

Laboratory and Research Options

Student participation in research, regular interaction with experts in the field and hands-on experience is of great interest to potential employers and graduate schools. At SIUE, we blend traditional coursework with research opportunities. 

The Department of Chemistry is housed in a recently constructed science building featuring state-of-the-art teaching and research labs with equipment that rivals what is available at PhD-granting institutions. Our students are encouraged to regularly interact with experts in the field and to begin their research experiences early in their academic career in order to get as much hands-on experience as possible. The combination of research experience and faculty interaction ensure our students are well prepared to begin their career or attend graduate school.

Global Experience

The Department of Chemistry is made up of students and faculty from many countries, including Canada, China, Ghana, India, Iran, Italy, Japan, Nepal, Taiwan, the United States and others. International collaboration is common and can yield student travel opportunities, including study abroad.

https://www.siue.edu/academics/undergraduate/degrees-and-programs/chemistry/ 

Undergraduate applicants who require non-immigrant, student visas will be reviewed for appropriate academic requirements, English language proficiency and adequate financial resources.

Application Materials

Once Approved for Admission:

All necessary documents can be uploaded via your application center for review purposes only. Please note that if approved for admission, you must submit official transcripts and test scores to our office before we can formally admit you and before we can issue an I-20 document to obtain a U.S. visa.

Please make sure your application is complete and submitted by the application deadline.

Submit official test scores using one of the codes below:

  • ACT/SAT: Institution code 1759 (no department code required)
  • TOEFL: Institution code 1759 (no department code required)
  • IELTS: Select SIUE from the institution list. Scanned score reports with TRF number can be uploaded through your self-service online application center.

Application Fee

There is a non-refundable application fee of $40 for all programs. You may pay by Visa or MasterCard via the application center. A convenience fee of $1.10 is added for this service. You may also pay via wire transfer through your bank or debit card. Admitted students who decide to change their term of entry after submitting an application or being admitted will be required to submit a new application for the desired term. You may update the term of your application for the next two terms without another application fee. 

Tracking Your Application Status

You can track the status of your application via the application center using the same username and password you used to create the application.

We receive a high volume of applications and materials during the peak admission period (November-May). Please allow approximately 15 business days from the date of receipt of your official academic records to process these documents and match them to your application in our system.

Once you submit your application, you will begin to receive email notifications regarding missing transcripts and other materials required. Make sure to check the email address you provided on the application. Please note that we do not send confirmation emails when materials have been received. Once your application is reviewed, you will receive an admission notification that will provide you with instructions for the next steps.

https://www.siue.edu/admissions/international/apply/undergraduate.shtml 

Applicants are encouraged to complete their applications early.  Applications received after the priority deadline may not be reviewed, especially for highly competitive and popular programs, including undergraduate and graduate programs in STEM designated areas. Applications are processed on a rolling basis and once seats are filled for a particular program in a particular term, additional applicants will be denied admission. 

Transfer students: Later deadlines may apply for students who are currently in the United States on a valid student visa and wish to transfer to SIUE. Please contact the Office of International Admissions for more information.

The priority deadline for Spring 2024 has passed, SIUE will no longer accept undergraduate applications from students outside the U.S.  Many graduate programs have met capacity, and students applying for these program will be waitlisted.  Prospective students are strongly encouraged to apply for the Fall semester to receive full consideration.

Fall Semester (August-December) - April 1(Priority Deadline) June 1(Deadline)
Spring Semester (January-May) - October 1(Priority Deadline) November 1(Deadline)

Prospective students should submit an application by the priority deadline to guarantee full consideration.  All STEM designated program applications will close at the priority deadline.  Applications received after the priority deadline, but before the final deadline, will be reviewed only if space remains available in the program of study. 

Note that all financial documents must be received within 15 days of the deadlines listed above for an I-20 to be issued.

https://www.siue.edu/admissions/international/apply/deadlines.shtml