International Direct - Bachelor of Science - Chemistry - Chemistry and Second Discipline

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, individuals will benefit from exclusive and rigorous academic coursework, priority access to in-demand courses that align with their interests, 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, Environmental Chemistry, Materials, Polymers, Pre-professional Chemistry, and Secondary Education. Students are encouraged to select a concentration that aligns with their career goals, whether in chemistry or another profession such as medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, or education.

The chemistry and a second discipline concentration allows students to explore interests outside of chemistry, with options including computer science, biological sciences, geology, engineering, business administration, ecology, history, foreign languages, oceanography and coastal sciences, political science, sociology, and more.