Bachelor in Chemistry (Bachelor's)

At Union College, tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $61,500 per year..

Graduates are qualified to pursue careers in chemical research, industrial science, or advanced study in chemistry. The programme emphasizes hands-on laboratory work and early involvement in faculty-led research projects. Students complete summer research fellowships and present findings at academic conferences. The curriculum includes opportunities for study abroad in Sicily with research collaborations at the Palermo National Research Council.

The Chemistry B.S. degree requires 120 credits, with coursework distributed across general education, core chemistry classes, advanced electives, and research experiences. Students may choose between an ACS-certified track or a basic track, each with distinct course requirements.

Graduates pursue roles as research chemists, analytical scientists, science teachers, and patent examiners, or enter graduate programs in chemistry and related fields.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent with strong performance in mathematics and science courses. Submission of official transcripts and standardized test scores is required. Additional materials may include letters of recommendation and a personal statement.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 44% of applicants.

Union College's identity is captured in its name: things come together. Liberal arts, engineering and entrepreneurship share the same academic setting, creating opportunities for students to explore different interests and combine areas of study. The college offers more than 62 areas of study, with academic work extending beyond the classroom through research alongside faculty.

Research is part of the experience across majors. Students work with faculty in laboratories, archives, studios and field settings. This hands-on approach applies to a broad range of subjects and gives students opportunities to develop questions, investigate ideas and connect academic learning with practical work. Union also prepares students for life after college through its focus on career outcomes.

The campus is in Schenectady, a New York city with restaurants and cafes, shops and boutiques, theaters and events. Hiking, biking and skiing are available minutes from campus, giving students access to outdoor activities as well as city amenities. More than 130 clubs and organizations cover interests from beekeeping and off-road racing to music festivals and movie nights. International students joining Union enter a community where academic exploration, research, student activities and the surrounding city all form part of daily life.