Chemistry B.S.
Explore the Wide World of Chemistry
Did you enjoy your chemistry classes in high school? Take that introductory course to the next level with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from the University of Houston-Clear Lake. You’ll explore a range chemical materials, processes, compositions and reactions via classroom theory and hands-on laboratory experience.
Expand Your Career Opportunities with an Ever-Expanding Discipline
Be in demand as the growth within science and technology continues. You will use your
knowledge for roles within chemical engineering, chemistry and related industries,
healthcare and more. Other career options include ceramics, chemical engineering,
chemical sales, consumer products, food chemistry, forensic science, plastic industry,
polymer chemistry, pharmaceutical, petroleum and natural gas industry, medicine, patent
law, environmental law, government policy, science writer, research and development
management, space exploration, perfume industry, teaching and much more.
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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.
- How to Apply as a Freshman Student
- How to Apply as a Transfer Student
- How to Apply as an International Student
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.
Cost Information
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Deadlines for Applying
- Freshman Deadlines
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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
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Summer 2024Priority - May 1
Summer I Final - May 22
Summer II Final - June 28 -
Fall 2024Priority - August 1
Final - August 12
Returning UHCL Students - August 14 -
Spring 2025Priority - December 1
Final - January 6
Returning UHCL Students - January 8
- International Deadlines
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Fall
Priority Deadline - May 1
Extended Deadline - June 1 -
Spring
Deadline - October 1
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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.
Locations
University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600
Accreditations and Distinctions
The Chemistry B.S. Program completed evaluation, assessment and re-accreditation by the American Chemical Society (ACS) in 2009, 2014, and 2021, and is on the ACS's list of approved Chemistry Programs nationwide.
Chemistry B.S. Faculty
Arjun C. Bhowmick
Lecturer of Chemistry,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3741
Email: Bhowmick@uhcl.edu
Office: STEM 2246
Monica Khural
Lecturer,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3729
Email: khural@uhcl.edu
Office: S2201
Jack Y. Lu
Professor of Chemistry,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3780
Email: lu@uhcl.edu
Office: STEM 2202
Alexandra MacDermott
Associate Professor of Physical Chemistry,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3773
Email: macdermott@uhcl.edu
Office: STEM 2210
Nataliya Markina
Lecturer of Chemistry,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3741
Email: markina@uhcl.edu
Office: STEM 2246
Uttam R. Pokharel
Associate Professor of Chemistry,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3769
Email: pokharel@uhcl.edu
Office: STEM 2214
Yi Su
Program Director of Chemistry and Associate Professor of Chemistry,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3752
Email: Su@UHCL.edu
Office: STEM 2250
Charuksha Walgama
Assistant Professor of Chemistry,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3785
Email: walgama@uhcl.edu
Office: STEM 2242
Daniel Zerong Wang
Professor of Chemistry,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3795
Email: Wang@uhcl.edu
Office: STEM 2206