BA Chemistry at University of Illinois Chicago

Programme overview

The BA with a Major in Chemistry requires fewer chemistry courses than the BS and permits more electives outside chemistry. The program is offered within the UIC College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and leads to a 120-semester-hour bachelor's degree.

Faculty: College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Department: Chemistry | Duration: 120 semester hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Chicago, IL, United States

What you will study

The degree totals 120 semester hours, with 36-40 semester hours in the major plus 16 hours of prerequisite and collateral courses. Required prerequisite and collateral courses include MATH 180 Calculus I; MATH 181 Calculus II; PHYS 141 General Physics I (Mechanics); PHYS 142 General Physics II (Electricity and Magnetism).

Career pathways

The degree provides many courses required for medical and dental school admission and a background for careers in business (management, marketing, sales).

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admission is to UIC and its College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, not to the major alone (college/university level requirement). Degree completion requires a cumulative UIC GPA of at least 2.00/4.00 and at least 2.00 in major courses, unless the major sets a higher minimum. International applicants must show English competence, for example TOEFL iBT 80 (exams before 21 Jan 2026), IELTS Academic 6.5 or PTE Academic 54; higher scores may be required for some programs and colleges.

Duration: 120 semester hours

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uic.edu/

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