BS Materials Science at University of Virginia

Programme overview

The B.S. Specialization in Materials Science is a professional degree in chemistry that the American Chemical Society can certify when specific requirements are met. It is designed to prepare students for a career in chemistry.

Faculty: College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences | Department: Department of Chemistry | Duration: 4 years (suggested sequence) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Charlottesville, VA, United States

What you will study

The four-year sequence covers general, organic, analytical, physical and inorganic chemistry with labs, calculus, introductory physics, and materials courses including Introduction to Materials Science, Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Materials and Materials Science Investigations. Fourth-year students complete 6 credits of undergraduate research.

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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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