Science Learning Resource Center

TWU administers two placement tests in science: the Basic Science Placement Test and the Chemistry Placement Test. These half-hour tests consist of multiple choice questions on material presented in most Texas junior and/or senior high schools.

All testing materials are provided at the test site.
You may not use reference materials or calculators while taking these tests.
There is no fee for taking the tests.
After taking these tests, your test(s) will be graded and the results sent to the the Academic Advising office. A copy is also retained in the Chemistry and Physics Department.

ALL NEW STUDENTS are required to take the science placement tests. If you are required by your degree plan to enroll (or if you elect to enroll) in the following courses, you must pass TWU's basic science placement test:

BIOL 1113 - 1111
CHEM 1013 - 1011
PHYS 1133 - 1131
PHYS 2153 - 2151

If you are required by your degree plan to enroll (or if you elect to enroll) in the following courses, you must pass TWU's chemistry placement test:

CHEM 1023 - 1021
CHEM 1113 - 1111

Click here to learn how to prepare for science placement tests.