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Chemistry B.A.

Obtain a Diverse Degree

The B.A. in Chemistry degree plan is designed for students who intend to apply for admission to professional (pharmacy, medical, veterinary, dental) schools or to work as school teachers. This degree plan gives students a solid foundation in chemistry while also leaving an ample number of semester credits hours for various elective courses (such as those required for pharmacy or medical schools).

Boundless Opportunities in the Sciences

As a chemistry graduate, you will be able to apply your knowledge to research in healthcare, engineering, chemistry and related industries. As technology continues to develop, your degree in chemistry will open several employment doors. You could work in the fields of chemical engineering, chemical sales, consumer products, food chemistry, forensic science, plastic industry, polymer chemistry, pharmaceutical, petroleum and natural gas industry, patent law, environmental law, teaching and many others.

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Admission Requirements

Explore what the future holds for you by attending University of Houston-Clear Lake's College of Science and Engineering. Find out now what it takes to be admitted.

Degree Requirements

Understanding the classes you need to take for your degree at University of Houston-Clear Lake is crucial to planning out your education. The buttons below will allow you to view the full degree requirements and give you an understanding of your academic experience. If you are currently attending a community college in Texas, click on the "Transfer Guide" button to view what classes can be taken at your local community college, and transferred to UHCL to complete your degree.

Chemistry, B.A.Transfer Guide (PDF)

Cost Information

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Deadlines for Applying

Freshman Deadlines
Fall

Priority - July 15
Final - August 1
Spring

Priority - November 1
Final - December 1
Summer

Priority - March 1
Final (Summer Session I & II) - May 1

Transfer Deadlines
Summer 2024

Priority - May 1
Summer I Final - May 22
Summer II Final - June 28
Fall 2024

Priority - August 1
Final - August 12
Returning UHCL Students - August 14
Spring 2025

Priority - December 1
Final - January 6
Returning UHCL Students - January 8

International Deadlines
Fall

Priority Deadline - May 1
Extended Deadline - June 1
Spring

Deadline - October 1
Summer*

Deadline - April 1

For more information regarding deferring your application, please visit Deferring International Admission.

Students interested in qualifying for scholarships &/or applying for visas outside the U.S. should apply and submit the application documents/test scores by the priority deadline

*International freshmen applicants will not be accepted for Summer semester.