• The Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) in Chemistry at the University of California is a 4 years program.
  • It is an on-campus program offered on a full-time basis.
  • UC Berkeley offers two bachelors' degrees in Chemistry:
    • Bachelor of Science (B.S.) through the College of Chemistry
    • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) through the College of Letters and Science.
  • The BSc Degree in Chemistry prepares students for careers as professional chemists and serves as a foundation for careers in other fields such as biology and medicine.
  • Students gain laboratory experience in inorganic and organic synthesis, analytical methods, physical-chemical measurements, spectroscopy, biochemical engineering, and chemical methods in nuclear technology.
  • Undergraduates are encouraged to take full advantage of the scientific opportunities available in the department by joining a research group.
  • A student must successfully complete at least 120-semester units in order to graduate.
  • Students in the BSc program may also choose to pursue the Computational Chemistry or Materials Chemistry concentrations.
  • The department provides education to become world-class scientists, researchers, and educators, and entrepreneurs.