Section 16Sec./Art. 16

Qualifications of an Applicant for Chemist. Any person applying for admission to the chemistry examination must:

(a) Be a citizen and resident of the Philippines or a foreign citizen whose country or state has reciprocity with the Philippines in the practice of chemistry;

(b) Be of good moral character and of sound mind;

(c) Be a graduate of any higher educational institution and a holder of a degree of Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry or an allied degree, the curricula of which are under the academic supervision of the CHED: Provided, That the applicant must have earned at least sixty (60) university units in chemistry which shall include all of the professional chemistry courses: Provided, further, That the allied degree and its curriculum shall have passed the evaluation of the Board Graduates of reputable foreign universities who have been conferred the degree of BS Chemistry or its equivalent, and whose curriculum includes all of the professional chemistry courses, may apply to take the licensure examination, subject to evaluation by the Board; and

(d) Have not been convicted of a crime or an offense involving moral turpitude by a court of competent jurisdiction.