Overview

About the Program

The Chemistry program at the University of California, Irvine (UCI) emphasizes close contact with research, and all Chemistry majors are encouraged to engage in research or independent study under the direction of a faculty member. Research is an integral requirement of the ACS certified degree, and it greatly increases chances for admission into graduate and professional schools. Students have an opportunity to write their research thesis as part of an upper-division writing course CHEM 180W (CHEM H181W in the Honors sequences). Information describing the procedures for arranging an undergraduate research opportunity is available on the Chemistry Department website.

Chemistry majors who plan subsequent study in medical, dental, or other professional schools should request information concerning admission requirements directly from the schools which they seek to enter. Excellent counseling about preparation for a career in the health sciences is provided by the health science advisors in the School of Biological Sciences. Those intending to pursue graduate studies in chemistry should discuss their plans with a research area advisor no later than the fall quarter of their senior year.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Single-Variable Calculus

Classical Physics

Organic Chemistry

Scientific Mathematical and Computing Skills

Inorganic Chemistry

Advanced Analytical Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-03-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00
Starting 2026-09-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-02 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Chemistry View 1808 other Bachelors in Chemistry in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

You must receive a 3.0 GPA (3.4 for non-California residents) or higher in the 15 required “a-g” subject courses, with no grade lower than a C.

UCI will not consider SAT or ACT scores for admission or scholarship purposes. After enrollment, exams may be used for class placement or some graduation requirements.

Personal Insight Questions (your personal insight questions should be exactly that – personal. This is your opportunity to tell us about yourself, what matters to you, your hopes, ambitions, life experiences, and inspirations. Key points about the personal insight questions include: freshman applicants choose four out of eight questions to answer, each response is limited to a maximum of 350 words. We encourage you to take your time. Be open, be reflective, and be honest. Your personal insight questions provide context for the rest of your application.)

English proficiency requirements

Tuition Fee

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International

47346 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 47346 USD per year during 48 months.
National

47346 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 47346 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

13146 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13146 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Irvine

1560 - 2585 USD /month

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Scholarships Information

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