BA in Chemistry in Madison United States | University of Wisconsin-Madison

The Chemistry Department's goal is to perform cutting-edge, internationally renowned research across chemical disciplines while delivering top-tier education to undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers. Our research excellence spans fundamental fields like physical, analytical, inorganic, and organic chemistry, while expanding into emerging areas such as environmental chemistry, chemical biology, biophysical chemistry, materials science, and nanotechnology. We take pride in fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and intellectually vibrant scientific community that builds connections with peers locally, nationally, and globally.

Undergraduates can earn either a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry through the College of Letters & Science. The program combines rigorous chemistry training with diverse liberal arts education, while offering ample hands-on research opportunities through both lab courses and independent research projects. Students from other university colleges may add chemistry as a secondary major. Chemistry majors must fulfill both their college's general education requirements and the specific chemistry program requirements alongside university-wide academic standards.