Overview

Students in the Chemistry program at the University of Nebraska Omaha can choose among three B.S. degree options.

Key Facts

The B.S. degree in Chemistry is designed for majors planning to be industrial or government chemists, planning to pursue a graduate degree in chemistry or biochemistry, or considering professional degrees in fields such as medicine.

The B.S. degree with Concentration in Medicinal Chemistry is designed for students interested in health fields, graduate programs in life sciences or professional study such as pharmacy or medicine.

The B.S. degree with Concentration in Education is designed for students planning to teach high school chemistry or plan to teach at a more advanced level and want to develop their teaching skills as part of their undergraduate education. The B.A. degree is appropriate for chemical technologists and pre-professional students, particularly fields other than the health sciences.

Careers

Love chemistry? Take the challenge and become a chemistry major! A career in chemistry in exciting. Most of our graduate majors go to professional schools (medical, dental and pharmacy schools and other health related careers), some pursue graduate schools, and the rest land a job in industry. Companies that hire chemists include pharmaceutical companies, bulk commodity chemical companies, food manufacturers, personal, and household care product companies, and some of our students enjoy their teaching in the K-12 schools!

Career options include, but are not limited to

Professional (medical doctor, nursing, pharmacy, and dentistry);

Professor after graduate schools;

Lab Chemist

Lab Technician

Quality Assurance Specialist

Science Teacher

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Chemistry in the Environment and Society
Chemistry in the Environment and Society Laboratory
Fundamentals of College Chemistry
General Chemistry
Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-18 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Omaha, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Submit an online application.
Rank in the upper one-half of their graduating high school class
Or ACT composite score of 20 or higher or SAT equivalent
Or a 3.0 or higher GPA
Pay the $45 non-refundable application fee by credit card when completing the application for admission.
Grade sheets and transcripts from each institution attended.
Proof of English proficiency. Special Note: If you are unable to provide proof of English proficiency please apply to our Intensive Language (ILUNO) program.
Copy of Passport.
UNO Financial Affidavit.
Bank statements showing adequate funding for one academic year.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

24514 USD / year

≈ 24514 USD / year
Out-of-State

24514 USD / year

≈ 24514 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

9232 USD / year

≈ 9232 USD / year

Additional Details

Omaha Urban Rate (OUR) Tuition: $13,502

Living costs

Omaha

United States

985 - 1520 USD / month

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

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Programme Structure

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