Santa Cruz,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA in Chemistry in Santa Cruz United States | University of California, Santa Cruz
University of California, Santa Cruz
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Santa Cruz United States
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
50,244
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Chemistry plays a pivotal role in contemporary science, serving as the foundation for understanding biological, medical, geological, and environmental processes through the study of atomic and molecular interactions. Recognizing chemistry's broad relevance, UCSC provides varied introductory courses with distinct focuses to accommodate different academic goals. Learners should also explore the extensive upper-level course options to align with their specific interests.
The chemistry program introduces students to key modern chemistry disciplines such as organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, materials, and biochemistry. This comprehensive curriculum caters to both students completing their education with a B.A. or B.S. degree and those pursuing advanced studies. Graduates gain proficiency in contemporary chemical methods and hands-on experience with advanced laboratory equipment, equipping them for professional careers in chemistry or related fields.
Academic and Research Pathways
Degree options include B.A., B.S., and B.S. with biochemistry specialization, undergraduate minor, M.S., and Ph.D. programs
Undergraduates can engage in research through lab courses or independent projects
Eligible chemistry students may qualify for research funding and academic travel grants
Thesis projects allow all undergraduates to conduct innovative research alongside graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and faculty, frequently resulting in collaborative scientific publications.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
They require all applicants who attend a school in a country where English is not the native language or whose language of instruction in high school secondary school was not English to adequately demonstrate English competency as a part of the application process In most cases if less than three years of your secondary schooling was with English as the language of instruction you must meet UCSCs English proficiency requirement.
Freshmen may demonstrate competency by submitting scores from one of the following tests Please note that TOEFL IELTS or DET exam scores are preferred but the score from ACT English Language Arts or SAT Writing and Language can also be used to demonstrate English language proficiency.
Earn a grade point average GPA of 3.00 or better 3.40 or better for a non-resident of California in these courses with no grade lower than a C.
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based test iBT or iBT Home Edition Minimum score of 80 or better Paper-delivered test Minimum score of 60 or better.
IELTS International English Language Testing System Overall band score of 6.5 or higher includes IELTS Indicator Exam.
SAT March 2016 or later Writing Language Test 31 or higher.
SAT prior to March 2016 Writing Exam 560 or higher.
ACT combined English Writing or English Language Arts portion 24 or higher.
AP English Language and Composition or English Literature and Composition 3 4 or 5.
IB Standard Level examination in English Literature or Language and Literature 6 or 7.
IB Higher Level examination in English Literature or Language and Literature 5 6 or 7.
Freshmen may demonstrate competency by submitting scores from one of the following tests Please note that TOEFL IELTS or DET exam scores are preferred but the score from ACT English Language Arts or SAT Writing and Language can also be used to demonstrate English language proficiency.
Earn a grade point average GPA of 3.00 or better 3.40 or better for a non-resident of California in these courses with no grade lower than a C.
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-based test iBT or iBT Home Edition Minimum score of 80 or better Paper-delivered test Minimum score of 60 or better.
IELTS International English Language Testing System Overall band score of 6.5 or higher includes IELTS Indicator Exam.
SAT March 2016 or later Writing Language Test 31 or higher.
SAT prior to March 2016 Writing Exam 560 or higher.
ACT combined English Writing or English Language Arts portion 24 or higher.
AP English Language and Composition or English Literature and Composition 3 4 or 5.
IB Standard Level examination in English Literature or Language and Literature 6 or 7.
IB Higher Level examination in English Literature or Language and Literature 5 6 or 7.
Tuition
USD
50,244