Chemistry B.A. | University of Houston-Clear Lake

Obtain a Diverse Degree

The B.A. in Chemistry degree plan is designed for students who intend to apply for admission to professional (pharmacy, medical, veterinary, dental) schools or to work as school teachers. This degree plan gives students a solid foundation in chemistry while also leaving an ample number of semester credits hours for various elective courses (such as those required for pharmacy or medical schools).

Boundless Opportunities in the Sciences

As a chemistry graduate, you will be able to apply your knowledge to research in healthcare, engineering, chemistry and related industries. As technology continues to develop, your degree in chemistry will open several employment doors. You could work in the fields of chemical engineering, chemical sales, consumer products, food chemistry, forensic science, plastic industry, polymer chemistry, pharmaceutical, petroleum and natural gas industry, patent law, environmental law, teaching and many others.

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Degree Requirements

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Deadlines for Applying

Freshman Deadlines
Spring 2021

Priority - November 1
Final - December 1
Summer 2021

Priority - March 1
Final (Summer Session I & II) - May 1
Fall 2021

Priority - July 15
Final - August 1

Transfer Deadlines
Spring 2021

Priority - January 5
Final - January 15
Summer 2021

Priority - May 1
Final (Summer Session I) - May 26
Final (Summer Session II) - July 1
Fall 2021

Priority - August 13
Final - August 18

Online applications close for transfer students after the Priority Deadline, the application will be extended to January 11th on ApplyTexas for Transfer students. Starting January 12th all transfer students interested in applying for Spring 2021 will need to have all official documents (transcripts from every college or university attended and application fee) in hand and will need to complete a paper application. Students who apply after the priority deadline must submit all required documentation with their paper application to the Office of Admissions and will be processed for late registration.

International Deadlines
Fall

Priority – March 1
Final – June 1
Spring

Priority – August 1
Final – November 1
Summer*

Priority – February 1
Final – April 20

Students interested in qualifying for scholarships &/or applying for visas outside the U.S. should apply and submit the application documents/test scores by the priority deadline

*International freshmen applicants will not be accepted for Summer semester.