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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.

Degree Requirements

Understanding the classes you need to take for your degree at University of Houston-Clear Lake is crucial to planning out your education. The buttons below will allow you to view the full degree requirements and give you an understanding of your academic experience. If you are currently attending a community college in Texas, click on the "Transfer Guide" button to view what classes can be taken at your local community college, and transferred to UHCL to complete your degree.

Chemistry, B.S.Transfer Guide (PDF)

Cost Information

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Deadlines for Applying

Freshman Deadlines
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
Summer 2024

Priority - May 1
Summer I Final - May 22
Summer II Final - June 28
Fall 2024

Priority - August 1
Final - August 12
Returning UHCL Students - August 14
Spring 2025

Priority - December 1
Final - January 6
Returning UHCL Students - January 8

International Deadlines
Fall

Priority Deadline - May 1
Extended Deadline - June 1
Spring

Deadline - October 1
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

About UHCL

Accreditations and Distinctions

The Chemistry B.S. Program completed evaluation, assessment and re-accreditation by the American Chemical Society (ACS) in 2009, 2014, and 2021, and is on the ACS's list of approved Chemistry Programs nationwide.