Overview

Chemistry offers a rigorous and practical major designed for inquisitive undergraduates who want a program that emphasizes content breadth and hands-on research. We offer Bachelor of Science (BS) and Bachelor of Arts (BA) degrees.

The BS is for students interested in pursuing either graduate school or a job in the chemical industries. The BA degree is appropriate for students whose core interest is chemistry, but have broader interest in other areas such as K-12 education, public health, and law enforcement.

Career Options

The Chemistry program of University of Massachusetts Amherst prepares students for opportunities in a wide range of arenas including chemistry companies, drug development industries, the food industries, clinical laboratories, scientific equipment suppliers, the government, universities, medical laboratories, graduate school, medical, dental, pharmacy, optometry school, and more.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

General Chemistry

Calculus

Biology

General Physics

Organic Chemistry

Inorganic Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-30 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-09-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Chemistry View 1818 other Bachelors in Chemistry in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Student insurance

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Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

A complete Common Application (including the UMass questions)

Official high school transcript (grades 9 -11) or Secondary School Exams

Official transcripts for all completed college coursework

Letter of recommendation

Application fee of $85 (unable to waive)

English Language Proficiency Requirements

(Optional) SAT and/or ACT scores

Tuition Fee

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International

40882 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 40882 USD per year during 48 months.
National

40449 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 40449 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

17772 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17772 USD per year during 48 months.

Regional Tuition: $33,512

Living costs for Amherst Center

1228 - 2543 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Chemistry.

Available Scholarships

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