Who should take the Chemistry Placement Test?
The University of Iowa Chemistry Placement Test is recommended for students considering the following majors (learn more: Chemistry Placement Test - where you placed):
Pre-Athletic Training | Microbiology |
Biochemistry | Mortuary Science (pre-) |
Biology | Neuroscience |
Biomedical Sciences | Nuclear Medicine Technology |
Chemistry | Nursing and Nursing Interest |
Chiropractic (pre-) | Occupational Therapy (pre-) |
Dentistry (pre-) | Optometry (pre-) |
Engineering and Engineering Interest
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Pharmacy and Pharmacy Interest |
Environmental Sciences | Physical Therapy (pre-) |
Geoscience | Physician Assistant (pre-) |
Global Health Studies (BS only) | Podiatry (pre-) |
Health & Human Physiology | Public Health (BA, BS, and interest) |
Human Physiology | Radiation Sciences |
Interdepartmental Studies (Health Science) | Science Education |
Informatics (BS only) | Sustainability Science |
Medical Laboratory Science | Veterinary Medicine (pre-) |
Medicine (pre-) |
What material does the Chemistry Placement Test cover?
The Chemistry Placement Test is comprised of 30 multiple choice questions that correspond to material covered in an introductory chemistry course. A periodic table, conversion factors, figures, and necessary data are available as part of the test.
When to take the Chemistry Placement Test
Students must complete the placement test at least 2 weeks prior to their Orientation date. International students in F-1 or J-1 status enrolling for fall should complete any required placement tests by the end of May or as soon as possible thereafter. Students requesting a waiver for duplication or regression must take the test prior to the first day of the semester for which the waiver is being requested. Students currently enrolled in a chemistry course should wait until late in the semester to take this test.
How to take the Chemistry Placement Test
- You'll start with the tutorial and practice test which will take 30 minutes and then you will login to take the Chemistry Placement Test which will take around 60 minutes.
- The Chemistry Placement Test is designed to be taken without the use of books, notes, or any other materials or resources.
- You may use a calculator and scratch paper
- If you get help or use restricted materials, you'll likely place yourself in a course that will be too difficult for you.
- Accommodations: If you need accommodations (for example, extra time), please register with Students Disability Services and discuss accommodations BEFORE you take the test.
Instructions to Self-Enroll or viewself_enroll_instructions.pdf
chemistry.pdf
Self-Enroll and Begin the Chemistry Placement Test.
Login with your University of Iowa HawkID and password.
If you have technical difficulties, contact the ITS Help Desk at 319-384-4357 or Help Desk Online Chat
If you have questions about your placement, contact the Academic Advising Center at advising-center@uiowa.edu