About BA In Chemistry in Boston University (BU)
The Chemistry major, with its emphasis on research skill development, builds on a core of courses covering the principal areas of chemistry (analytical, organic, physical, inorganic, and biochemistry). Advanced courses cover the emerging areas of materials, computational, and biological chemistry, with training on research instrumentation in advanced, project-oriented laboratory courses that enable the students to explore the areas of chemistry that most interest them. Chemistry majors are exceptionally well prepared for graduate education, careers in chemical research, teaching, the chemical industry, or regulatory agencies, and, as a premedical track, for professional training in medicine and related health fields. The vast majority of our majors participate in research, with publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Academic qualification equivalents
- Applicants must have passed high school from the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)/Indian School Certificate (ISC)
English language requirements
- IELTS : 7.0
- TOEFL IBT: 90
Boston University (BU) Highlights
| Institution Type |
Private |
| Campus Type |
Urban |
| Academic Calendar Type |
Semester |
| Application Fee |
$80 |
| Acceptance Rate |
22% |
| Test scores required |
SAT/ACT |
| Application Deadline |
Fall: Jan 6 Spring: Nov 1 |
| International students |
27% |
| Female to Male student ratio |
60:40 |
Boston University Cost of Attendance
| Budget Item |
Undergraduate Degree Cost in USD |
Graduate Degree Cost in USD |
| Room and meal plan |
16,160 |
14,190 |
| Student Fees |
1,172 |
942 |
| Books and Supplies |
1,000 |
1,293 |
| Incidentals |
1,950 |
4,170 |
| Total (Inclusive of fees) |
75,002 |
75,315 |
