BS Chemistry at University of Virginia

Programme overview

The department aims to develop highly skilled young scientists through undergraduate education rooted in experience and research, and has ranked among the top ten nationally for undergraduate and ACS-certified chemistry degrees awarded. Students are exposed to interdisciplinary fields, specialized instrumentation and research.

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

Options include BA and BS in Chemistry, BS specializations (Biochemistry, Chemical Education, Chemical Physics, Environmental Chemistry, Materials Science), a 3+1 BA/MS or BS/MS and a Distinguished Majors Program.

Official programme page

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.

Explore more study programmes

STEM