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The chemistry bachelor's degree offers comprehensive preparation for chemistry careers while allowing flexibility to explore other fields like health sciences or K-12 education. With four specialized tracks available, you can focus on your specific interests.
Program objectives
Chemistry students gain a robust foundation in physical sciences and mathematics through coursework covering general, analytical, organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry. Theoretical learning is enhanced by laboratory sessions providing practical experience with chemical techniques and equipment. The department actively promotes undergraduate participation in faculty-supervised research projects, offering unique learning opportunities beyond traditional classroom instruction.
Upon completing the chemistry bachelor's program, graduates will possess the abilities to:
Collaborate effectively in laboratory settings with chemistry professionals, Pursue diverse career paths in research, education, or healthcare
Compete successfully in rigorous graduate programs, either within the Chemistry Department or at other institutions
To be admitted to an undergraduate degree program as a regular freshman student, you must be a graduate from an approved or accredited high school. You must have a 3.0 weighted GPA in the academic core courses in order to be admitted to the University of Nevada, Reno.
Verification of having met the English requirement through one of the following options: TOEFL score 61+; IELTS (must be academic version) with a score of 6.0+; Duolingo English Exam score 95+; Cambridge score of B2+.