Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry

BA in Chemistry

Our students become well-rounded critical thinkers ready to pursue and apply the 鈥渃entral science鈥� in their careers, which span private industry; water districts, crime laboratories; government, atmospheric science, environmental quality and academia.
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Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry

Chemistry is the study of matter and energy, and the interaction between them. Sometimes called the 鈥渃entral science,鈥� chemistry connects the other natural sciences together in a way that is both theoretical and applied, and allows for a wide variety of science-related careers. Our chemistry program is internationally recognized for its specialized research and education.听

听Explore all branches of chemistry: analytical, inorganic, organic and physical
听Learn about innovative topics, including renewable energy, atmospheric pollution and advanced spectroscopy
听Gain cutting-edge, hands-on learning opportunities

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#10 public university physical chemistry program

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Learn from award-winning faculty, including Distinguished Professors and members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the National Academy of Sciences

Join one of only a few universities offering specialization in atmospheric chemistry

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Be prepared to meet the needs of our 21st-century society by applying your knowledge of chemistry in the workforce.
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$60,900

Median salary听of CU Boulder chemistry students 6鈥�10 years after graduation

Overall employment of chemists and materials scientists is projected to grow 4% from 2018 to 2028

(U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Chemist, analytical scientist, pharmacy technician, research assistant and postsecondary teacher are common job titles of our graduates

Work for chemical, oil, electronics, mining and manufacturing industries; water districts; crime laboratories; in biotechnology; government positions in health and safety, atmospheric science, and environmental quality; and in academia

Academic Plan & Requirements

The chemistry major requires 30 credits of upper-division chemistry coursework, including courses in general, organic, physical and analytical or instrumental chemistry, as well as an introductory general chemistry sequence, and ancillary work in calculus and physics.

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Become certified: Students majoring in chemistry may earn American Chemical Society certification with the completion of an additional 9 credit hours of required coursework.听
Double major: Many chemistry majors pursue a double major with biochemistry, integrative physiology, molecular and cellular developmental biology, or engineering.

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