International Direct - Bachelor of Science - Chemistry - Chemical Physics

International direct admission to Louisiana State University (LSU) is available for international students with advanced English-language skills. The program focuses on academic, cultural, and professional growth to help students excel in school and prepare for a successful future.

As international direct students at Louisiana State University, they will receive exclusive and rigorous academic coursework, priority access to in-demand courses, guidance from academic advisors and mentors, career development and networking opportunities, and intensive classes with domestic students.

The Department of Chemistry at Louisiana State University offers a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with eight areas of concentration to choose from, including Biological Chemistry, Chemical Physics, Chemistry, Chemistry and A Second Discipline, Environmental Chemistry, Materials, Polymers, Pre-professional Chemistry, and Secondary Education. Students are encouraged to select a concentration, preferably in their sophomore year, that aligns with their career goals, whether in chemistry or another profession such as medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, or education.

The chemical physics concentration in particular emphasizes understanding chemical systems based on fundamental physical, mathematical, and theoretical principles.