Overview

Students will engage with a wide variety of lecture- and laboratory-based coursework grounded in chemistry and materials science. Students pursuing this degree will have opportunities to engage in independent research projects with faculty from the Department of Chemistry who are leaders in a growing interdisciplinary area vital for many industries and fields including sustainable energy, semiconductors, biopharmaceuticals, solar cells, electronics, materials development, and instrumentation.

Students completing a BA in Chemistry - Materials and Nanoscience Specialization at Boston University will have a deep knowledge of chemistry and real-world skills for employment as materials chemists, process engineers, and instrument specialists; or for pursuing chemistry or materials science graduate programs; or for professional training in law or business.

Learning Outcomes

Students pursuing degrees based in the Department of Chemistry will learn to:

Understand fundamental principles of chemistry, including thermodynamics, kinetics, crystallography, and electron band structures, and apply them to predict and evaluate structure-properties relationships of novel materials.
Design and conduct experiments to synthesize, characterize, and analyze (nano)materials using modern laboratory techniques, instrumentation, and computational approaches while adhering to proper safety protocols.
Effectively communicate chemistry concepts and research findings to a diverse audience, including materials scientists, engineers, and physicists, through clear written reports and oral presentation.
Lead multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions for materials and nanoscience development.
Demonstrate ethical and professional responsibility in the (nano)materials chemistry development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

General Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Mathematical Methods for Molecular Sciences
Physical Chemistry
Materials Science

Materials Chemistry: Hard Materials

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

125

Take A Free Practice Test!

IELTS

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Boston, United States

Disciplines

Chemistry View 1740 other Bachelors in Chemistry in United States

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

125

Take A Free Practice Test!

IELTS

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application
Secondary School Records
Senior Year Grades
Counselor Recommendation and School Report Form
Teacher Evaluation
English Proficiency Testing Results
InitialView and Vericant Interviews (Optional)
Documentation of Financial Support
Copy of Data Page of Passport
Standardized Tests (Optional)

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

69870 USD / year

≈ 69870 USD / year
Out-of-State

69870 USD / year

≈ 69870 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

69870 USD / year

≈ 69870 USD / year

Living costs

Boston

United States

1560 - 3239 USD / month

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

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Get Visa Support

Get personalized guidance from a certified VFS Global advisor and save 20% through Studyportals.

Avoid common visa mistakes and delays
Know exactly what documents you need
Get a clear checklist tailored to your situation

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Chemistry - Materials and Nanoscience.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About

Overview

Learning Outcomes

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Boston

Funding

Need help with your student visa?

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

Our partners