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BA Chemistry at University of Delaware

University of Delaware, United States

Programme overview

Transform matter. Create solutions. Understand how substances behave and change How can chemists create cleaner fuels, design stronger materials or detect pollutants in the environment?

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Newark, DE, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: Catalysis and Reaction Development, Chemical Synthesis, Chemistry and Life Sciences, Materials, Polymers, Surfaces and Interfaces, Thermodynamics, Kinetics and Spectroscopy, Forensic and Quantitative Analysis, Energy Conversion, Storage and Environmental Sustainability, Chemical Data Analysis and Computing.

Career pathways

Career options: Career Options, Research Scientist, Chemical Synthesis and Reaction Development, Process Development and Manufacturing, Materials and Polymer Science, Analytical Instrumentation, Quality Control and Regulatory Affairs, Environmental Testing and Sustainability.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to the University of Delaware (and the major's college), not to the major itself. Applicants complete a high school diploma or equivalent; recommended preparation is 16 academic units: English 4, mathematics 3 (Algebra 1 or higher), science 3 (including 2 labs), history/social sciences 3, plus 3 academic electives. Standardized test scores are optional. Application uses the Common or Coalition application with an essay; up to two letters of recommendation are optional. Honors College applicants apply by the Nov. 1 early action deadline. Applies to the University; no separate programme-specific requirement is published on the major page.

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