- 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.
University Of California - [UC Berkeley], California, Berkeley - Courses & Fees
Berkeley, California
University Public CollegeBachelor of Science [B.S] (Chemistry)
4 years
On Campus
English
Field of Study:
#Ranked 8 out of 1502 by THE Global Ranking 2023
$23,788/Yr
$23,788 /Yr
Important Dates
Admission Decision to be Released by March 31, 2022.
| Event | Start Date | End Date |
| Application Deadline | - | Nov 30, 2023 |
| Application Deadline | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 30, 2023 |
Fees & Funding
Tution & Application Fees
| Year | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 |
| Tuition Fees | $5721 | $5721 | $5721 | $5721 |
| Health Insurance | $1894 | $1894 | $1894 | $1894 |
| Compulsory Fees | $564 | $564 | $564 | $564 |
| International differential fee | $14877 | $14877 | $14877 | $14877 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $732 | $732 | $732 | $732 |
| Total Fees | $23788 | $23788 | $23788 | $23788 |
Living Costs
| Head | Avg Cost Per Year |
| Room and Board | $17220 |
| Food | $1644 |
Eligibility & Entry Requirement
Academic Eligibility:
- Students must either be in the final year of secondary school or have already completed secondary school studies to get admission in this program.
- A GPA of 3.4 (B+ grade) out of 4.0 is required in the last year of the studies.
Indian Student Eligibility:
Indian students are eligible to apply if they meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Students are expected to complete Year X and Year XII state board exams.
- The competitive students typically achieve high marks, primarily A1 and A2 grades or scores above 80.
- students must complete both year X and XII state board or CBSE examinations, with average marks above 70 and no mark below 60.
Along with the minimum eligibility requirements, international students hailing from non-English speaking countries need to prove English proficiency through IELTS/TOEFL/any equivalent test to get admission to this program.
Scores Required
Required Document List
The following required documents are:
- Resume: It is the outline of academic achievements and/or awards, publications, relevant work, and/or volunteer experience.
- Three Letter of Recommendation: Letter of recommendation which includes information about the student, their connection with the person they are recommending, their qualification, and the specific skills they have.
- Statement of Purpose - This is an essay or any written statement written by the student while applying.
- Personal History Statement: It describes how their background, accomplishments, and life experiences led to their decision to pursue the graduate degree for which they are applying.
- College Transcripts: The marks statement provided by the education board after completion of the previous academic qualifications.
- ELP Scores: Students have to submit their English language proficiency scores like IELTS, TOEFL, or other test scores.
Career and Placement after Course
The career after the course are:
- Analytical Chemist
- Chemical Engineer
- Chemistry Teacher
- Forensic Scientist
- Geochemist
- Hazardous Waste Chemist
- Materials Scientist
Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids
| Name | Amount | International Students Eligible | Application Deadline |
| Support Scholarships for Young Women | Variable | Yes | Mar 19, 2023 |
| Forktip Women’s- Innovation Scholarship | Variable | Yes | Aug 30, 2023 |
| BL Mandhana Scholarships | $10000 | Yes | N/A |
| Deutschland Stipendium Program | $4363 | Yes | N/A |
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