BS Chemistry at University of California, Davis

Programme overview

Chemistry is the study of the composition of matter, its structure, and the means by which it is converted from one form to another. We offer several degree programs leading to the Bachelor of Arts (A.B.) and the Bachelor of Science (B.S.).

Faculty: College of Letters & Science | Department: Chemistry | Duration: 107 units (quarter system) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Davis, CA, United States

What you will study

The major requires a minimum of 107 units. Requirements are organised into preparatory subject matter, depth subject matter components. Required courses include PHY 009C Classical Physics and Classical Physics and Classical Physics; BIS 027A Linear Algebra with Applications to Biology Choose one:; CHE 105 Analytical & Physical Chemical Methods; CHE 110A Physical Chemistry: Introduction to Quantum Mechanics; CHE 110C Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics, Equilibria & Kinetics.

Career pathways

Graduates will be able to successfully pursue their career objectives in advanced education in professional and/or graduate schools, a scientific career in government or industry, a teaching career in the school systems or other related career tracks.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to UC Davis and the College of Letters & Science; the catalogue entry gives no major-specific admission requirement beyond the major requirements below.

Domestic applicants: USD 14,202 a year (2026-27). Systemwide UC undergraduate Tuition for California residents, cohort first enrolled in 2026-27 (annual, quarter system); rate is the same for all undergraduate majors. Excludes Student Services Fee, campus-based fees, and Nonresident Supplemental Tuition. Source

First-year and transfer students enter in the fall term (quarter system); the UC application opens Aug. 1 and the filing period is Oct. 1 to Nov. 30 for admission the following year.

The UC application filing period is Oct. 1 to Nov. 30 for admission the following year, and a single application covers all UC campuses.

The UC application filing fee is $80 per campus for domestic applicants and $95 per campus for international applicants, payable by credit card or mail; fee waivers are available for up to four campuses.

Transfer applicants submit the UC application by Nov. 30; Transfer Admission Guarantee (TAG) applications are due Sept. 1-30; the priority deadline for the Transfer Academic Update is Jan. 31.

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

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