BS in Chemistry
The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry program is designed to provide students with an excellent foundation in chemistry. It equips them with the necessary laboratory skills and scientific training needed in the competent practice of the chemistry profession. Lectures, seminars, and laboratory classes are geared toward problem evaluation and decision-making. Courses in the humanities and social sciences are integrated to provide the perspective that will direct scientific efforts toward national concerns. The new curriculum has been designed to offer stronger preparation for the professional chemist licensure examination.

Employment opportunities for chemists are available in the industry, government, and non-profit organizations. Positions range from research and development, quality control and regulations, sales, marketing and support, and manufacturing. As chemists, graduates can also create jobs through the vast market of consumer goods or touch lives as educators and researchers in academia



EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
A graduate of the programme is qualified to be a Professional Chemist upon passing the Licensure Exam for Chemists given by the Professional Regulation Commission of the Philippines.

INDUSTRY

Employment opportunities are available as a laboratory chemist in industries that deal with chemicals, food and beverage, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, oil and petroleum, mineral and metals, textile, agricultural products, pulp and paper, analytical chemistry services, quality control, and research and development.

GOVERNMENT

Government agencies which have departments that necessitate the services of a chemist such as in crime laboratories for forensic analysis in the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), the Philippine National Police (PNP), and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA). They can also serve as laboratory assessors of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and at the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). They may also work as a research scientist or chemical analyst in the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), the Department of Health (DOH), and the Department of Agriculture (DA)

ACADEME

The graduates of the programme can also pursue graduate studies (Masters or Doctoral degrees) and be employed in academic institutions.

ALLIED FIELDS

Employability and career opportunities are also available in the following allied fields:

Marine Science, Geological Sciences, Physics, Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Materials Science, Pharmaceutical Science, Food Science, Agricultural Science, Chemical Engineering, Forensic Science, and Environmental Science.



ADMISSION CRITERIA AND REQUIREMENTS
Admission policies for the BS Chemistry program follow that of the admission for the University as seen on the website: https://www.dlsu.edu.ph/admissions/undergraduate/freshmen-procedures/

An applicant must be any of the following:

Grade 12 students who are expected to graduate at the end of the Academic Year 2022-2023;
Students who graduated from Grade 12 (local or abroad) in AY 2021-2022 or earlier and have not taken any college course from any university;
Passer of the Philippine Educational Placement Test (PEPT), Alternative Learning System (ALS), or Non-Formal Education Accreditation and Equivalency (NFEA&E) Program following DepEd regulations and therefore certified eligible for admission to college/tertiary level;
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) result holder, AP result holder, IB Diploma/IB Certificate holder, or A Level certificate holder who has met the DLSU criteria. All results and certificates will be subject to evaluation.


PROGRAMME GOALS
The BS Chemistry program is committed to producing highly knowledgeable, skilled, and competent chemists. Guided by DLSU’s Vision-Mission and core values, its goals are to produce graduates who are

Compliant with the current requirements for professional chemists for local and overseas employment
Competent to conduct scientific research, pursue higher studies in chemistry and related fields or apply chemistry to entrepreneurial activities.
Committed individuals in the responsible practice of the Chemistry Profession who use their training to direct scientific efforts toward addressing national concerns