$23,788 /Yr
On-campus
full_time
Bachelor of Science [B.S] Chemistry
- 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.
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 |
Examinations
| Exam Type | Exam Name | Score | Out of Score | Exam Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | International English Language Testing System | 6.5 | 9 | 3 |
| TOEFL | Test of English as a Foreign Language | 80 | 120 | 3 |
| PTE | Pearson Test of English | 46 | 90 | 3 |
| Duolingo | Duolingo | 115 | 160 | 1 |
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.