Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Merging chemistry, physics, mathematics and computer science, the chemistry program at UT Dallas is designed to instruct the student in how chemical experiments are performed, how results are interpreted and, through its integrated laboratory sequence, to emphasize the importance of interdisciplinary problem-solving. The degree program gives students the flexibility to enter industry, go on to graduate school or pursue medical, dental and other degrees in the health sciences.
Career Potential
Typically, the practice of chemistry in industry deals with the synthesis, analysis and control of the many materials used in our technological society. Depending on which degree is obtained (BA or BS), students can continue on through graduate school or pursue career paths in teaching, research, manufacturing or other avenues of industry.
The University’s Career Center is an important resource for students pursuing their careers. Licensed counselors are available to provide strategies for mastering job interviews, writing professional cover letters and resumes and connecting with campus recruiters, among other services.
Marketable Skills
Review the marketable skills for this academic program, Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science.
High School Preparation
High school students need an interest in science and aptitude for biology, chemistry and mathematics. A background in these classes will help ensure success at the undergraduate level.
For complete admission and degree requirements, visit utdallas.edu/chemistry
Quick Facts about the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
UT Dallas’ School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics offers degree programs for undergraduate and graduate students in biology, chemistry, geosciences, mathematics and physics. In addition to regular coursework, undergraduates are encouraged to participate in research alongside the faculty and graduate students. From the world-renowned Alan G. MacDiarmid NanoTech Institute, headed by Dr. Ray Baughman, to the William B. Hanson Center for Space Sciences — where Dr. John Hoffman helped discover water on Mars — the science education at UT Dallas is a hands-on, high quality experience for undergraduates and graduate students alike.
The UTeach Dallas program offers students the opportunity to complete the requirements for high school teacher certification along with their regular BS or BA degrees.
- Established in 1975.
- Six departments.
- More than 3,200 students.
- 30 degrees offered.
- Faculty includes a Nobel Prize winner and a member of the National Academy of Engineering.
Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Science: Actuarial science, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, data science*, geosciences, mathematics, molecular biology, physics
Bachelor of Arts: Biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics
Master of Science: Actuarial science, bioinformatics and computational biology, biotechnology, chemistry, geosciences, mathematics, molecular and cell biology, physics, statistics
Master of Arts in Teaching: Mathematics education, science education
Doctor of Philosophy: Chemistry, geosciences, mathematics, molecular and cell biology, physics, statistics
*Joint program between the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science.
Certificate
Post-baccalaureate certificate in biomedical science graduate certification in data science
Fast Track to Graduate School
The Fast Track program enables exceptionally gifted UT Dallas students to include master’s level courses in their undergraduate degree plans. Students who meet the requirements for admission to graduate school and the minimum GPA requirement for their major can take up to 15 hours of graduate level coursework that can apply toward their undergraduate and graduate level coursework. To take graduate courses in the Fast Track program upper-division undergraduates must have completed 90 semester credit hours and petition their associate dean for permission to take graduate courses.
Contact Information
School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
The University of Texas at Dallas
800 West Campbell Road
Richardson, TX 75080-3021
Phone: 972-883-2416
Email: nsm@utdallas.edu
Website:Â utdallas.edu/nsm