BS Chemical Physics at University of Virginia

Programme overview

The BS in Chemistry with specialization in Chemical Physics is a professional degree that can be ACS-certified when requirements are met. It targets students planning graduate study or work in the chemical industry.

Faculty: College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences | Department: Department of Chemistry | Study mode: full-time | Location: Charlottesville, VA, United States

What you will study

Chemistry core (CHEM 1410-2421, 3410, 3420, 3811, 3821), calculus, physics including PHYS 2620 and two 3000-level physics courses, plus six credits of undergraduate research and CHEM 4320 for ACS certification.

Career pathways

Chemists, via graduate school or employment in the chemical industry.

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Application information

First-year entry for Fall 2027 via Early Decision, Early Action and Regular Decision; transfer applicants can apply for Spring or Fall entry.

First-year deadlines: Early Decision and Early Action November 1 (decisions by December 15 and February 15 respectively); Regular Decision January 5 (decision by April 1). Applications are submitted through the Common Application. Standardized testing is test optional for Fall 2027 first-year applicants.

Transfer deadlines: Spring Transfer October 1 (notification by December 1); Fall Transfer March 1 (notification by May 1). Transfer applications are test optional.

Application fees (2026-27): undergraduate $75; Graduate School of Arts & Sciences $85; Architecture $80; Batten graduate $75; Darden non-PhD $250, Darden PhD $100; Data Science $85; Education and Human Development $65; Law $85; McIntire graduate $85; Medicine $80; Nursing $88; SCPS $70; Graduate Engineering no fee.

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