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Employers highly seek our graduates due to the exceptional standards and excellence of our program. A UCI chemistry degree unlocks diverse career opportunities, as chemistry plays a vital role in contemporary society. From the fabrics we dress in to the meals we consume, the smartphones we rely on, the fuel powering our vehicles, and countless other everyday essentials—none would be possible without the contributions of chemists. To maximize our undergraduates' UCI experience and prepare them for professional success, our chemistry curriculum includes focused tracks in key modern chemical science fields (detailed below) and provides an ACS-accredited degree. Beyond an extensive selection of courses spanning introductory to advanced graduate-level topics, numerous undergraduates engage in groundbreaking research under the guidance of our renowned faculty. The Department of Chemistry's academic setting offers outstanding groundwork for students aiming to advance their studies in graduate, medical, pharmaceutical, or other specialized programs.
Student must have completed secondary school with excellent grades/marks in academic subjects and have earned a certificate of completion that enables you to be admitted to a university in your home country and is equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma. If your secondary/high school was completed in a country where English was not the language of instruction, or if you have less than three years of high school curriculum instruction in English in the U.S., you are required to demonstrate English proficiency.
Various examinations and scores may be used to demonstrate proficiency in English: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination: Internet-based test (IBT): score 80 or higher; Score 6.5 or higher on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS); Freshman applicants may complete one UC approved English composition course.