BS General Chemistry at University of California, Los Angeles

Programme overview

The General Chemistry major is for students who wish to acquire considerable chemical background in preparation for careers in secondary school chemistry teaching. The major may be appropriate for some students who plan to enter other chemistry-related careers that involve teaching chemistry to nonchemists. This major cannot be taken as part of a double major or with the Science Education minor. Students must declare the major before reaching 135 units.

Faculty: College of Letters and Science | Department: Chemistry and Biochemistry | Study mode: full-time | Intake: Fall | Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

What you will study

Preparation for the Major: Complete a total of 17 to 18 courses as follows: (Chemistry and Biochemistry; Life Sciences; Mathematics; Physics). The Major: Complete 13 courses as follows: four required chemistry courses, Chemistry 192A or 192B, three chemistry electives, one course from atmospheric and oceanic sciences or earth, planetary, and space sciences, three courses from education, and one course from environmental health sciences or science education.

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Entry requirements

Applies to students entering the major (college-level admission to UCLA is separate): Entry to the Major Policies: Students must declare the major before reaching 135 units. Transfer Students: Transfer applicants to the General Chemistry major with 90 or more units must complete the following introductory courses prior to admission to UCLA: one year of general chemistry with laboratory for majors, one and one half years of calculus, and either one year of calculus-based physics with laboratory or one year of organic chemistry for majors. Entering transfer students who have successfully completed a year course (including laboratory) in general college chemistry intended for science and engineering students should enter course 30A. Transfer students should contact the Undergraduate Office, 4006 Young Hall, for assistance with the articulation of transfer coursework.

Fall quarter only; UCLA does not offer early action or early decision.

Transfer students are admitted for fall quarter only.

Most graduate departments and schools have deadlines in November and early December for the following fall term.

Fall 2027 first-year and transfer: UC application opens August 1, accepts submissions October 1-November 30 (deadline November 30) via the UC application. First-year decisions late March; transfer decisions late April. UCLA is test-free and does not consider SAT or ACT scores for admission or scholarships. Application fees can be waived for up to four campuses for eligible students.

Transfer applicants must submit the Transfer Academic Update by the January 31 priority deadline; Statement of Intent to Register due June 1. First-year Statement of Intent to Register due May 1.

Apply through the official page: https://admission.ucla.edu/apply

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