Overview

The B.S. in Chemistry degree provides a strong foundation in experimental processes, instrumentation, and quantitative analysis. Students will also acquire a strong foundation in math and physics, having taken the higher level sequences of these courses.

Learning outcomes

The B.S. in Chemistry at University of California, Berkeley is intended for students who are primarily interested in careers as professional chemists (e.g. in environmental, pharmaceutical, materials, and industrial chemistry), or wish to have a thorough grounding in chemistry in preparation for professional or graduate school in chemistry, a scientific career in government or industry, a teaching career, or related career tracks.

Students in the B.S. program may also choose to pursue the Computational Chemistry or Materials Chemistry concentrations.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Organic Chemistry

General Chemistry and Quantitative Analysis

Calculus

Multivariable Calculus

Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Berkeley, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.4

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Students who apply to Berkeley should meet the following minimum requirements:

Meet the A-G subject course requirements.

Have a 3.0 GPA in A-G courses taken in the 10th and 11th grade years. (3.4 GPA for non-residents)

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

51204 USD / year

≈ 51204 USD / year
Out-of-State

51204 USD / year

≈ 51204 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13602 USD / year

≈ 13602 USD / year

Additional Details

Non-resident: Tuition: $6,801.00 + Non-resident Supplemental Tuition $18,801.00.

Living costs

Berkeley

United States

1750 - 2820 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

Key information

Duration

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