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BA in Chemistry at Boston University

Boston University, United States

Programme overview

The Chemistry major, with its emphasis on research skill development, builds on a core of courses covering the principal areas of chemistry (analytical, organic, physical, inorganic, and biochemistry).

Faculty: College of Arts & Sciences  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Boston, MA, United States

What you will study

The Chemistry major requires a minimum of eleven 4-unit courses in chemistry, as well as three math and two physics 4-unit courses. Unless noted otherwise, all required courses are 4 unit hours. All required chemistry courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher to count toward the major. CAS CH 109, 112 (or CH 111, 112, or CH 109, 110, or CH 101, 102, 201, or CH 101, 116, 201)

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Application information

USD 73,024 a year (2026-27). Full-time undergraduate tuition for 2026/2027, stated as the standard University undergraduate tuition rate; also listed as full-time tuition $73,024 per year on the Student Financials rate page. Tuition only: excludes fees, housing, dining, books and hea Source

First-year entry is September (Fall); Early Decision is binding for September admission. Transfer entry is September or January, and some programmes do not offer January admission.

First-year Regular Decision application and CSS Profile/FAFSA are due January 5; merit scholarship applications are due December 1; the enrollment deposit is due May 1. Early Decision applications are due November 2 (notification December 14); Early Decision 2 applications are due January 5 (notification February 8). Transfer applications are due March 15 for September and November 2 for January.

Apply through the Common Application or the QuestBridge Application. The application fee is $80, paid through the Common Application (fee waivers available). BU is test optional for first-year applicants applying through fall 2028 and spring 2029; international applicants submit TOEFL iBT, IELTS or the Duolingo English Test. SAT/ACT is not required for transfer admission.

Apply through the official page: https://www.bu.edu/admissions/

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