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San Francisco State University
Biochemistry
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: Bachelor's degree : BSc (Hons) Biochemistry : Full time : 36 MonthRequirements
Eligibility Requirements for Freshman from a High School Outside of the US
To be eligible for admission to SF State as a freshman, you must meet the following minimum requirements:
1. Be academically prepared for college/university
Complete a secondary/high school curriculum that totals 12 years of primary-secondary education, be qualified to enter a university in your home country and have a good scholastic record from an accredited/recognized school.
2. Meet the GPA requirement
Have a a 2.5 grade point average (GPA) in the 4.0 grading scale or B- average in academic courses completed after 9th grade.
3. Graduate from high school
You should have, or will have, the equivalent of US high school completion.
See specific secondary school credentials by country.
4. Meet the English Language Proficiency Requirement
See the English Language Proficiency section below for more information.
Eligible English Proficiency Exams
| Test | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
| TOEFL iBT Total Score | 61 |
| TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition Total Score | 61 |
| IELTS Overall Score | 6.0 |
| IELTS Indicator Overall Score | 6.0 |
| PTE Academic Score | 45 |
| SAT Evidence Based Reading and Writing | 550 |
| ACT English Score | 22 |
| IB English A – Language and Literature HL | 4 |
| IB English A – Literature HL | 4 |
| AP English Language and Composition | 3 |
| AP English Literature and Composition | 3 |
For students planning to study in F-1 student visa status, you and/or your sponsor(s) must prove that you have the financial ability to pay for school costs plus living expenses for one academic year.
You will be asked to submit the following documents:
- Financial Affidavit Form
- Proof of finances
- Passport copy (or national ID card if you do not yet have a passport)
Speciality
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Out-of-State and International students must pay $420.00 PER UNIT in addition to the tuition fees appropriate to their academic level.
Some other documents we may need for your application:
- If it has been more than 1 year since you graduated from high school, submit the Gap in Attendance Form
- If you are a US permanent resident, please submit a copy of your green card. If you have an immigration status other than F-1, you may be asked to submit additional documents to verify your status.
- If you completed any of the following exams: Advanced Placement (AP), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma - Higher Level, you may be eligible to receive additional college credit. Official exam scores will be required to award transfer credit. Visit the Standardized External Examinations page for more information.
- If you are an official partner-agent with San Francisco State University, submit the Student Consent for Release of Information form.
Pathways Available - International Year One
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Degree Overview
- Perform basic chemistry laboratory procedures, including the use of modern instrumentation, for the synthesis, separation, isolation, analysis, and characterization of molecules.
- Demonstrate the retention and synthesis of prior learning in advanced classes.
Search the chemical literature for published work relevant to a project of interest, read and understand technical literature related to the discipline. - Draw on classroom knowledge to contribute to solutions to problems encountered in a laboratory.
- Articulate an understanding of the relationship between chemistry and related disciplines such as biological science, materials science, and environmental science.
Study Reasons
Contribute to solving problems encountered in chemistry as part of a team.
Understand the key experiments that led to the development of chemical theories and models.
Effectively communicate the results of scientific experiments in oral reports, technical graphics, and written reports.
