AB/ScB Geochemistry and Environmental Chemistry at Brown University

Programme overview

Standard program for the A.B. degree The Geochemistry and Environmental Chemistry concentration offers two different emphases. Low-temperature geochemistry involves study of chemical and biochemical processes on and near Earth’s surface, including land, oceans and freshwater bodies, and how the geochemical record reflects climate conditions.

Faculty: The College | Department: Geochemistry and Environmental Chemistry | Study mode: full-time | Location: Providence, RI, United States

What you will study

Both A.B. and Sc.B. degrees are offered, requiring 12 and 19 courses, respectively.

Career pathways

The program prepares students for careers in environmental science, Earth and planetary science, and global change.

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Application information

USD 74,568 a year (2026-27). Full-time undergraduate tuition rate for all concentrations, 2026-27 (Fall $37,284 + Spring $37,284). Tuition only; excludes student activities, student resources, recreation and health services fees, health insurance, housing and meals. Source

First-year entry is in the fall; transfer students may enter in Fall or Spring.

First-year: Early Decision deadline November 1 (decision by mid-December); Regular Decision deadline January 5 (decision by early April). Applications go through the Common Application; the application fee is $80 (fee waivers available). SAT or ACT scores are required for first-year applicants.

Transfer: applications for spring 2027 entry close October 1, 2026; applications for fall 2027 entry close March 1, 2027, via the Transfer Common Application. Standardized tests are optional for transfer applicants.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.brown.edu/

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