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UCSB's Chemistry and Biochemistry Department focuses on pioneering chemical and biochemical research while maintaining environmental and ethical responsibility, serving Santa Barbara County, California, and the global community. We aim to tackle humanity's greatest 21st-century challenges, recognizing chemistry and biochemistry as pivotal fields in this mission. Aligned with this goal, we pursue excellence in undergraduate, graduate, and community education, equipping our graduates with the knowledge and motivation to confront these issues. Nestled along the Pacific coastline with vistas of the Channel Islands and Santa Ynez Mountains, UCSB's Chemistry and Biochemistry Department provides an exceptional blend: groundbreaking research in a breathtaking natural environment.
You are considered a freshman applicant if you have completed secondary school and have not enrolled at any college or university.
English Language Proficiency
The minimum accepted score for admission consideration for the TOEFL is 80 or better on the Internet-based test and 550 or better on the paper-based test.
The minimum accepted score for the IELTS is 6.5 or better band score (academic modules).