Overview

The Chemistry degree at Santa Clara University can be effectively combined with a pre-law or business curriculum to provide excellent preparation for law or business careers in the technology sector. Students interested in a teaching career should contact the Liberal Studies/Pre-teaching Program.

Key Features

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers three baccalaureate degrees: the bachelor of science in chemistry, the bachelor of science in biochemistry, and the bachelor of arts in chemistry. The curriculum is accredited by the American Chemical Society (ACS), the professional organization for chemistry.

The program prepares students for further work in chemistry or biochemistry, either in graduate school or as professional chemists. In addition, a chemistry or biochemistry degree is excellent preparation for careers in medicine, dentistry, law, engineering, business, and teaching.

All bachelor of science degrees provide graduates with the background necessary to begin a career in chemistry or biochemistry at industrial and governmental laboratories, for admission to institutions offering graduate degrees in chemistry and biochemistry, and for admission to medical and dental schools as well as other professional programs in the health professions.

Program Goals

To promote scientific and technical information literacy about chemical and biochemical issues in modern society.

To inspire and create undergraduate leaders in research and in creation of solutions that benefit the common good.

To develop quantitative reasoning, critical thinking, and communication skills related to chemical and biochemical problem solving.

To foster an inclusive community of undergraduate and faculty scholars dedicated to chemical and biochemical education, research, and leadership.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

General Chemistry Lecture and Laboratory

Chemistry & Biochemistry Seminar

Organic Syntheses

Biophysical Chemistry

Biochemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-07 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

175 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Santa Clara, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

3.56 - 3.88

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Other requirements

General requirements

If you are applying as a first-year or transfer student, review those sections, as most of the steps you'll take are the same as other applicants.
You'll use the Common Application and need to review our recommended courses to complete before applying. You'll need to decide if you want to apply Early or Regular Decision. And you’ll need to select one of our schools to apply to.
Beyond that, we require additional information from you regarding English proficiency and financial status. And, once you’ve been admitted, we can help you with your visa application process.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

62760 USD / year

≈ 62760 USD / year
Out-of-State

62760 USD / year

≈ 62760 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

62760 USD / year

≈ 62760 USD / year

Living costs

Santa Clara

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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