BA/BS Chemistry at University of Maryland, College Park

Programme overview

The study of molecular and atomic properties and interactions that encompass Chemistry and Biochemistry are central to many scientific disciplines including biology, geology, astronomy, environmental science, materials science and numerous others. The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers two options for undergraduate degrees in chemistry. The traditional Bachelor of Science (BS) option provides in-depth instruction in quantitative methods and experimental design.

Faculty: College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences | Department: Chemistry and Biochemistry | Study mode: full-time | Location: College Park, MD, United States

What you will study

Required courses include Principles of Organic Chemistry I, Principles of Organic Chemistry II, Principles of Molecular & Cellular Biology, Principles Biology Laboratory, Principles of Molecular & Cellular Biology Laboratory, General Physics: Mechanics and Particle Dynamics.

Career pathways

The BS option is therefore strongly recommended for students who are seeking careers as practicing scientists or who intend to pursue graduate studies in Chemistry and related areas.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Programme admission (College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences): Chemistry and Biochemistry are part of a Limited Enrollment program (LEP) within the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences (CMNS). Current UMCP students who wish to declare in CHEM or BCHM must complete a series of gateway courses ( CHEM146 / CHEM177 (or CHEM131 / CHEM132 ), CHEM237 (or CHEM231 / CHEM232 ), and MATH140 and MATH141 (or MATH 135 and MATH 136 for BA major)) prior to applying to the program. Information is available at: http://lep.umd.edu .

Domestic applicants: USD 11,015 a year (2026-27). Full-time undergraduate tuition for Maryland residents, fall and spring semesters; one university-wide undergraduate rate that applies to all bachelor's programmes. Excludes mandatory fees ($1,820), room and board. Juniors and seniors majoring in Business Source

International applicants: USD 42,266 a year (2026-27). Full-time undergraduate tuition for residents of the District of Columbia, other states and other countries, fall and spring semesters; one university-wide undergraduate rate that applies to all bachelor's programmes. Excludes mandatory fees ($1,820), roo Source

Fall enrollment begins in late August and Spring enrollment in late January. Freshmen who apply for Fall are automatically considered for Spring admission.

Fall entry, U.S. and international freshmen: Early Action deadline November 1 (decision by February 1; non-binding), Regular deadline January 20 (decision by April 1); enrollment confirmation by May 1. Applications after the regular deadline are considered on a rolling, space-available basis.

Fall entry, U.S. and international transfers: Early Action deadline March 1 (decision by late April), Regular deadline June 1 (decision by mid-July); enrollment confirmation within 30 days of admission.

Spring entry: international freshmen and transfers must apply by August 1; U.S. freshmen Early Action deadline December 1; U.S. transfers Early Action August 1 and Regular November 15.

The undergraduate application fee is $80 (non-refundable). Admitted students pay a $400 non-refundable enrollment confirmation deposit, credited to tuition. Standardized test scores (SAT/ACT) are optional through the Spring and Fall 2027 application cycles.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.umd.edu/apply

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