Overview

The General Chemistry major from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) may be appropriate for some students who plan to enter other chemistry-related careers that involve teaching chemistry to nonchemists. This major cannot be taken as part of a double major or with the Science Education minor. Students must declare the major before reaching 135 units.

Key facts

Learning outcomes:

Demonstrated mastery of fundamental chemical knowledge in analytical, inorganic, organic, physical chemistry, and biochemistry through in-depth problem solving, critical thinking, and analytical reasoning
Effective communication of chemical knowledge through written materials, oral presentations, and teaching in a variety of settings
Use of information resources for exploration and investigation of chemistry principles and models
Understanding of the role of chemistry in addressing contemporary societal and global issues
Ability to perform and teach basic laboratory procedures and techniques involving the synthesis of molecules
Ability to perform and teach the measurement of chemical properties, structures, and phenomena
Knowledge of how to handle chemicals in a safe manner following OSHA-approved regulations and procedures
Knowledge of how to use information resources to search and access safety databases

Programme Structure

Courses include

Chemistry and Biochemistry

Life Sciences
Mathematics
Physics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-22 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-02 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-03-25 00:00:00

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Language

English

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100

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Beverly Hills, United States

Disciplines

Chemistry View 1742 other Bachelors in Chemistry in United States

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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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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

You must complete 15 A-G courses with at least 11 courses finished prior to the beginning of your last year of high school. To be competitive in the UCLA admission process, applicants should present an academic profile much stronger than any minimum UC admission requirements.

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

53302 USD / year

≈ 53302 USD / year
Out-of-State

53302 USD / year

≈ 53302 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15700 USD / year

≈ 15700 USD / year

Living costs

Beverly Hills

United States

1100 - 1600 USD / month

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

Funding

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