Chemistry B.S.
Explore the Wide World of Chemistry
Did you enjoy your chemistry classes in high school? Take that introductory course to the next level with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from the University of Houston-Clear Lake. You’ll explore a range chemical materials, processes, compositions and reactions via classroom theory and hands-on laboratory experience.
Expand Your Career Opportunities with an Ever-Expanding Discipline
Be in demand as the growth within science and technology continues. You will use your
knowledge for roles within chemical engineering, chemistry and related industries,
healthcare and more. Other career options include ceramics, chemical engineering,
chemical sales, consumer products, food chemistry, forensic science, plastic industry,
polymer chemistry, pharmaceutical, petroleum and natural gas industry, medicine, patent
law, environmental law, government policy, science writer, research and development
management, space exploration, perfume industry, teaching and much more.
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Admission Requirements
Explore what the future holds for you by attending University of Houston-Clear Lake's
College of Science and Engineering. Find out now what it takes to be admitted.
- How to Apply as a Freshman Student
- How to Apply as a Transfer Student
- How to Apply as an International Student
Degree Requirements
UHCL’s College of Science and Engineering has created a solid foundation of study
designed to help you make your educational dreams a reality. Explore the classes you’ll
need to take for your University of Houston-Clear Lake degree.
Chemistry, B.S.
Cost Information
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Deadlines for Applying
- Freshman Deadlines
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Fall
Priority - July 15
Final - August 1 -
Spring
Priority - November 1
Final - December 1 -
Summer
Priority - March 1
Final (Summer Session I & II) - May 1
- Transfer Deadlines
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Spring 2024Priority - December 1
Final - January 8
Returning UHCL Students - January 10 -
Summer 2024Priority - May 1
Summer I Final - May 22
Summer II Final - June 28 -
Fall 2024Priority - August 1
Final - August 12
Returning UHCL Students - August 14
- International Deadlines
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Fall
Deadline - May 1
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Spring
Deadline - October 1
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Summer*
Deadline - April 1
For more information regarding deferring your application, please visit Deferring International Admission.
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.
Locations
University of Houston-Clear Lake
2700 Bay Area Blvd
Houston, TX 77058
Phone: 281-283-7600
Accreditations and Distinctions
The Chemistry B.S. degree program at University of Houston-Clear Lake completed evaluation, assessment and re-accreditation by the American Chemical Society (ACS) in 2009 and 2014 and is on the ACS's list of approved chemistry programs nationwide.
Chemistry B.S. Faculty

Magdy Akladios
Department Chair of Physical and Applied Sciences and Professor of Occupational Safety
and Health with specializations in industrial hygiene or safety
,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3744
Email: akladios@uhcl.edu
Office: STEM 2005

Serkan Caliskan
Assistant Professor of Physics,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3764
Email: caliskan@uhcl.edu
Office: STEM-2212

David Garrison
Associate Dean, Professor and Former Chair of Physics,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3796
Email: garrison@uhcl.edu
Office: B3611

Monica Khural
Lecturer,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3729
Email: khural@uhcl.edu
Office: S2201

Tej Limbu
Assistant Professor of Physics,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3816
Email: limbu@uhcl.edu
Office: STEM 2216

Jack Y. Lu
Professor of Chemistry,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3780
Email: lu@uhcl.edu
Office: STEM 2202

Alexandra MacDermott
Associate Professor of Physical Chemistry,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3773
Email: macdermott@uhcl.edu
Office: STEM 2210

Nataliya Markina
Lecturer of Chemistry,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3741
Email: markina@uhcl.edu
Office: STEM 2246

Samina S. Masood
Associate Professor of Physics,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3781
Email: masood@uhcl.edu
Office: B3525-8

Robert N. Phalen
Interim Dean (Dean Gonzalez is on leave for the Fall 2023 semester),
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3753
Email: phalen@uhcl.edu
Office: STEM 2208

Linhdung Pham
Lecturer of Physics,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3768
Email: phamL@uhcl.edu
Office: STEM 2244
Sonny Sachdeva
Assistant Professor of Occupational Safety and Health,
Science and Engineering
Email: Sachdeva@UHCL.edu
Yi Su
Program Chair of Chemistry and Assistant Professor of Chemistry,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3752
Email: Su@UHCL.edu
Office: STEM 2250

Charuksha Walgama
Assistant Professor of Chemistry,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3785
Email: walgama@uhcl.edu
Office: STEM 2242

Daniel Zerong Wang
Professor of Chemistry,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3795
Email: Wang@uhcl.edu
Office: STEM 2206

Paul Withey
Program Chair of Physics, Associate Professor of Physics,
Science and Engineering
Contact number: 281-283-3799
Email: Withey@UHCL.edu
Office: B3531