Bachelor in Chemistry (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $63,500 per year..

This chemistry programme focuses on the molecular composition, structure, and reactions of substances through a rigorous academic curriculum. Students study both fundamental chemistry and the chemistry of living systems, with an emphasis on laboratory work and integrated coursework. The programme is housed jointly by Pitzer and Scripps Colleges within the Department of Natural Sciences. An ACS-certified major option is available for students seeking a nationally recognized chemistry degree.

Focus areas include Molecular composition, Chemical structure, Reactions of substances, Chemistry of living systems, Integrated laboratory instruction, ACS-certified curriculum.

The chemistry major requires a total of 54 credits, including core chemistry courses, laboratory work, and advanced electives. Students must complete CHEM 014L before enrolling in CHEM 015L or CHEM 042L, with specific sequencing required for course progression.

Graduates pursue careers in research, pharmaceuticals, environmental science, and chemical analysis in industry or government settings.

Applicants must have completed high school-level chemistry and mathematics. A placement diagnostic is required for enrollment in CHEM 029L, the accelerated general chemistry course. Official transcripts and course descriptions are required for transfer credit evaluation.

The programme totals about 54 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 34% of applicants.

Scripps College is a women’s liberal arts college in Claremont, California, where students learn in a supportive community that elevates their voices and perspectives. The College is approaching its centennial in 2026-2027, marking its first 100 years. Its location at the heart of The Claremont Colleges gives students a close campus community alongside the resources and connections of a larger institution.

Academic work at Scripps centers on a rigorous liberal arts education that cultivates courage, creativity, and confidence. The College offers more than 60 academic majors, with average classes of 15 students. Students can also access more than 2,000 courses through the consortium, along with joint academic programs and cross-registration across its member institutions. At Scripps, 85 percent of students hold at least one internship, and the student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

The Claremont Colleges consist of five independent undergraduate institutions and two graduate institutions, each with its own student body, faculty, campus, mission, and identity. Students at Scripps can use shared resources that include a two-million-volume library, student bookstore, health and counseling services, chaplains’ offices, and recreational facilities. The College’s greater Los Angeles setting places students about 35 miles from Los Angeles while keeping daily life anchored in the Claremont campuses and their academic community.