BS in Biochemistry & Chemistry
Shorelight - Gonzaga University, United States
First Year Course Fee
USD 48,990
Course Accredited By
NWCCU
With an emphasis on undergraduate research, the department provides excellent opportunities to test the laws and theories of chemistry through hands-on experiments.
- In our department, you will build strong laboratory skills and develop an understanding of topics in organic chemistry, inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, and biochemistry, along with a well-rounded Jesuit education as you pursue a major.
Enrollment Cycles
- April 2023
- June 2023
- September 2023
- December 2023
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
- Undergraduate AAP 2 Terms C /7
- Undergraduate EAP 3 Terms C /7
- Undergraduate ID 2 Terms B-/8
- 1-29 post-secondary credits the applicant must meet entry requirements for high school and post-secondary transcripts. For applicants who have 29 or fewer post-secondary credits and whose credits do not meet the post-secondary requirement, evaluation will be based on their secondary school GPA only; and may be admitted as Accelerator students (ie not eligible for International Direct), provided they meet the relevant admission criteria. 30 post-secondary credits the applicant must meet entry requirement on the post-secondary transcript only.
- Undergraduate PS AAP 2 Terms Third Class, D, 45%
- Undergraduate PS EAP 3 Terms Third Class, D, 45%
- Undergraduate PS ID 2 Terms Second Class Honours, Lower D/C, 50%
English Requirements Certificate
IELTS
- EAP (3 Terms) 5.0 (No part below 4.5)
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 4.5
- ID (2 Terms) 6.5
- Academic English (2 Terms) 4.0
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below 4.0
- AAP (2 Terms) 5.5 (No part below 5.0)
TOEFL
- EAP (3 Terms) 60 (No part below 12) MyBest Accepted
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 50 MyBest Accepted
- ID (2 Terms) 80 MyBest Accepted
- Academic English (2 Terms) 40
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below 40
- AAP (2 Terms) 68 (No part below 14) MyBest Accepted
Duolingo
- EAP (3 Terms) 80
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 70
- ID (2 Terms) 105
- Academic English (2 Terms) 60
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below 60
- AAP (2 Terms) 90
UGANDA
- 1-29 post-secondary credits the applicant must meet entry requirements for high school and post-secondary transcripts. For applicants who have 29 or fewer post-secondary credits and whose credits do not meet the post-secondary requirement, evaluation will be based on their secondary school GPA only; and may be admitted as Accelerator students (ie not eligible for International Direct), provided they meet the relevant admission criteria. 30 post-secondary credits the applicant must meet entry requirement on the post-secondary transcript only.
- Undergraduate PS AAP 2 Terms 65. Pass Class
- Undergraduate PS EAP 3 Terms 65. Pass Class
- Undergraduate PS ID 2 Terms 67.5. Pass Class
- Undergraduate PS AAP 2 Terms 2.5/4
- Undergraduate PS EAP 3 Terms 2.5/4
- Undergraduate PS ID 2 Terms 2.7/4
- Uganda Certificate of Education or General Certificate of Education Level (O Level) Examination Certificate with 5 academic subjects passed is required. In addition, Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education with a minimum of 2 Principal Passing grades and at least 1 subsidiary pass in a college preparatory subject.
- Undergraduate AAP 2 Terms O-level - D7/A-level – D
- Undergraduate EAP 3 Terms O-level - D7/A-level – D
- Undergraduate ID 2 Terms O-level - C5/A-level - C
English Requirements Certificate
IELTS
- EAP (3 Terms) 5.0 (No part below 4.5)
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 4.5
- ID (2 Terms) 6.5
- Academic English (2 Terms) 4.0
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below 4.0
- AAP (2 Terms) 5.5 (No part below 5.0)
TOEFL
- EAP (3 Terms) 60 (No part below 12) MyBest Accepted
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 50 MyBest Accepted
- ID (2 Terms) 80 MyBest Accepted
- Academic English (2 Terms) 40
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below 40
- AAP (2 Terms) 68 (No part below 14) MyBest Accepted
Duolingo
- EAP (3 Terms) 80
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 70
- ID (2 Terms) 105
- Academic English (2 Terms) 60
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below 60
- AAP (2 Terms) 90
TANZANIA
- 1-29 post-secondary credits the applicant must meet entry requirements for high school and post-secondary transcripts. For applicants who have 29 or fewer post-secondary credits and
- whose credits do not meet the post-secondary requirement, evaluation will be based on their secondary school GPA only; and may be admitted as Accelerator students (ie not eligible for International Direct), provided they meet the relevant admission criteria. 30 post-secondary credits the applicant must meet entry requirement on the post-secondary transcript only.
- Undergraduate PS AAP 2 Terms 2.5/4
- Undergraduate PS EAP 3 Terms 2.5/4
- Undergraduate PS ID 2 Terms 2.7/4
- Undergraduate PS AAP 2 Terms 45. Pass Class
- Undergraduate PS EAP 3 Terms 45. Pass Class
- Undergraduate PS ID 2 Terms 47. Pass Class
- Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE)
- Undergraduate AAP 2 Terms E/5
- Undergraduate EAP 3 Terms E/5
- Undergraduate ID 2 Terms D/4
English Requirements Certificate
IELTS
- EAP (3 Terms) 5.0 (No part below 4.5)
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 4.5
- ID (2 Terms) 6.5
- Academic English (2 Terms) 4.0
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below 4.0
- AAP (2 Terms) 5.5 (No part below 5.0)
TOEFL
- EAP (3 Terms) 60 (No part below 12) MyBest Accepted
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 50 MyBest Accepted
- ID (2 Terms) 80 MyBest Accepted
- Academic English (2 Terms) 40
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below 40
- AAP (2 Terms) 68 (No part below 14) MyBest Accepted
Duolingo
- EAP (3 Terms) 80
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 70
- ID (2 Terms) 105
- Academic English (2 Terms) 60
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below 60
- AAP (2 Terms) 90
United Kingdom
- See IGCSE/GCE
- Undergraduate AAP 2 Terms See IGCSE/GCE
- Undergraduate EAP 3 Terms See IGCSE/GCE
- Undergraduate ID 2 Terms See IGCSE/GCE
- 1-2 9 post-secondary credits the applicant must meet entry requirements for high school and post-secondary transcripts. For applicants who have 29 or fewer post-secondary credits and whose credits do not meet the post-secondary requirement, evaluation will be based on their secondary school GPA only; and may be admitted as Accelerator students (ie not eligible for International Direct), provided they meet the relevant admission criteria. 30 post-secondary credits the applicant must meet entry requirement on the post-secondary transcript only.
- Undergraduate PS AAP 2 Terms 45, Third Class
- Undergraduate PS EAP 3 Terms 45, Third Class
- Undergraduate PS ID 2 Terms 50, Second Class - Lower Division
English Requirements Certificate
IELTS
- EAP (3 Terms) 5.0 (No part below 4.5)
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 4.5
- ID (2 Terms) 6.5
- Academic English (2 Terms) 4.0
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below 4.0
- AAP (2 Terms) 5.5 (No part below 5.0)
TOEFL
- EAP (3 Terms) 60 (No part below 12) MyBest Accepted
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 50 MyBest Accepted
- ID (2 Terms) 80 MyBest Accepted
- Academic English (2 Terms) 40
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below 40
- AAP (2 Terms) 68 (No part below 14) MyBest Accepted
Duolingo
- EAP (3 Terms) 80
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 70
- ID (2 Terms) 105
- Academic English (2 Terms) 60
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below 60
- AAP (2 Terms) 90
GCSE/IGCSE
- EAP (3 Terms) C (c)
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) Below C (c): Other approved test required
- ID (2 Terms) B
- Academic English (2 Terms) Below C: Other approved test required
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below C: Other approved test required
- AAP (2 Terms) C (c)
BTEC
- (BTEC) Extended Diploma (Level 3)
- Undergraduate AAP 2 Terms 80 UCAS Points or MMP Grade
- Undergraduate EAP 3 Terms 80 UCAS Points or MMP Grade
- Undergraduate ID 2 Terms 96 UCAS Points or MMM Grade
English Requirements Certificate
IELTS
- EAP (3 Terms) 5.0 (No part below 4.5)
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 4.5
- ID (2 Terms) 6.5
- Academic English (2 Terms) 4.0
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below 4.0
- AAP (2 Terms) 5.5 (No part below 5.0)
toefl
- EAP (3 Terms) 60 (No part below 12) MyBest Accepted
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 50 MyBest Accepted
- ID (2 Terms) 80 MyBest Accepted
- Academic English (2 Terms) 40
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below 40
- AAP (2 Terms) 68 (No part below 14) MyBest Accepted
Duolingo
- EAP (3 Terms) 80
- Academic English - PSE (1 Term) 70
- ID (2 Terms) 105
- Academic English (2 Terms) 60
- Academic English (3 Terms) Below 60
- AAP (2 Terms) 90
- CHEM 101 General Chemistry
- CHEM 101L General Chemistry Lab
- CHEM 104 Scientific Inquiry
- CHEM 104L Scientific Inquiry Lab
- CHEM 123 Environmental Chemistry
- CHEM 123L Environmental Chemistry Lab
- CHEM 190 Study Abroad Special Topics
CHEM 193 FYS:
- CHEM 198 Topics in Chemistry
- CHEM 200L Basic Inorganic Chemistry Lab
- CHEM 205 Inorganic Chemistry
- CHEM 230 Organic Chemistry I
- CHEM 230L Organic Chemistry I Lab
- CHEM 231 Organic Chemistry II
- CHEM 231L Organic Chemistry II Lab
- CHEM 245 Biochemistry
- CHEM 245L Biochemistry Lab
- CHEM 270 Career Development I
- CHEM 290 Directed Reading
- CHEM 295 Science Outreach
- CHEM 304 Practice in Lab Teaching
- CHEM 310 Analytical Chemistry
- CHEM 310L Analytical Chemistry Lab
- CHEM 345L Advanced Biochemistry Lab
- CHEM 355 Physical Chemistry
- CHEM 355L Physical/Inorganic Chem Lab
- CHEM 370 Career Development II
- CHEM 385L Advanced Chemistry Lab
- CHEM 390 Directed Research
- CHEM 395 Research Assistantship
- CHEM 399 Advanced Topics:
- CHEM 405 Special Topics in Chemistry
- CHEM 407 Special Topics in Biochemistry
- CHEM 408 RNA Chemistry and Biology
- CHEM 415 Organometallic Chemistry
- CHEM 424 DNA Damage & Repair
CHEM 432 CIS:
- CHEM 455 Special Topic in Chem/Biochem
- CHEM 464 Group Theory & Spectroscopy
- CHEM 485 Seminar
- CHEM 488 Senior Literature Review
- CHEM 490 Directed Reading
- CHEM 497 Internship
- CHEM 498A Thesis I
- CHEM 498B Thesis II
- Typical cost for two semesters $63,780
- Tuition $48,990
- Housing $6,520
- Dining $6,270
- Other $2,000