South Dakota - School of Mines and Technology
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Rapid City, USA
BSc
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2027
TUITION FEES
USD 29,200 / per year
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology studies matter and the changes it undergoes. You explore atomic and molecular structure, analyze compounds, refine substances, and test products to improve quality. The school was founded in 1885 and now offers broader science and engineering education.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can work in research and development, quality control, manufacturing, consulting, law, and environmental fields as analytical chemists, lab technicians, quality assurance analysts, environmental chemists, materials scientists, regulatory affairs specialists, or patent agents. Skills apply to pharmaceuticals, energy, manufacturing, testing laboratories, environmental agencies, consulting firms, legal practices.
What is Chemistry?
Chemistry is the study of matter and the changes that matter undergoes when subjected to changing conditions or environments. Chemistry encompasses all parts of life - everything you see, hear, smell, taste, and touch involves chemistry.
What does a chemist do?
A chemist investigates the properties of matter at the atomic and molecular levels. They analyze compounds, refine substances, and do testing on chemical products with the goal of improving the quality of products.
With a degree in chemistry from South Dakota Mines, you can work in research and development, quality control, manufacturing, consulting, law, and even environmental fields.
Freshman Year
First Semester
- General Chemistry I
- General Chemistry I Lab
- Composition I
- Calculus I
- General Education Goal 3 or 4 Elective(s)
- Introduction to Chemistry and Applied Biological Sciences
Second Semester
- General Chemistry II
- General Chemistry II Lab
- Calculus II
- University Physics I
- General Education Goal 3 or 4 Elective(s)
Sophomore Year
First Semester
- Analytical Chemistry
- Analytical Chemistry Lab
- Organic Chemistry I
- Organic Chemistry I Lab
- Differential Equations
- General Education Goal 3 or 4 Elective(s)
Second Semester
- Organic Chemistry II
- Organic Chemistry II Lab
- Communication in the STEM Workplace
- University Physics II
- University Physics II Laboratory
- General Education Goal 3 or 4 Elective(s)
Junior Year
Fall Semester - Odd Years
- Systematic Inorganic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry I
- Physical Chemistry I Lab
- Explorations in STEM Communications
- Elective(s)
- Polymer Chemistry
Fall Semester - Even Years
- Systematic Inorganic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry I C
- Physical Chemistry I Lab
- Explorations in STEM Communications
- Environmental Chemistry
- Elective(s)
Senior Year
Fall Semester - Odd Years
- Biochemistry I
- Elective(s)
- Polymer Chemistry (OR) Elective
Fall Semester - Even Years
- Environmental Chemistry
- Biochemistry I
- Elective(s)
International students may seek scholarship opportunities but should be aware that many scholarships are limited to US citizens or permanent residents. South Dakota Mines does not offer scholarships specifically for international students. You must be ADMITTED by January 15 of the year you are planning to enroll in the fall semester if you wish to be considered for scholarships. Scholarships are only awarded for a start date of the fall semester. Please see the Scholarships website for information on Mines scholarships.
International students are NOT eligible for South Dakota Mines or federal loan programs and should not apply for such financial assistance.