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Undergraduate Program

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The Department of Chemistry at the University of Colorado Boulder is internationallyÌýrecognized for its specializedÌýresearch and education into the study of matter, energy, and the interaction between them.

As a chemistry student, you’ll gain experience in all branches of chemistry: physical, analytical, organic/inorganic, and materials & nanoscience. We believe the best way to learn is through experimentation, so our students participate in labs from month one.

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Chemistry Electives

The Department offers many advanced courses for students to customize their degree

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Goldwater Scholars

The most prestigious national award for undergraduate research

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Patents by Faculty

Our faculty are incredibly innovative and encourage students to be the same

Graduation Outcomes

Our graduates go on to become chemists, analytical scientists, pharmacy technicians, researchers and postsecondary teachers.

They often work in the chemical, oil, electronics, mining, and manufacturing industries; in biotechnology, health, and safety; atmospheric science and environmental quality; and academia.

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Chemistry Opportunities

С»ÆÊé Boulder chemistry students have many opportunities to customize their education, including:

Qualified chemistry and chemistry/biochemistry double majors can participate in the departmental honors program and graduate with Latin honors (cum laude, magna cum laude, or summa cum laude) in chemistry.

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The American Chemical Society's certification is a national recognition that show potential employers a student's depth and breadth of chemistry knowledge, regardless of the student's future career.

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The Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP) offers students a chance to work alongside a faculty sponsor on original research. Learn to write proposals, conduct research, pursue creative work, analyze data, and present the results.

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Independent study (CHEMÌý4901), provides an opportunity for a student to work on a research project with a faculty member outside of the regular class structure. The student may have a totally independent project or may become part of a research team. In some cases, the results of the project may result in publication in a scientific journal.

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Chemistry majors can also earn certification as teachers through the School of Education. Students interested in teacher certification are encouraged to contact theÌýSchool of Education.

Chemistry students have the opportunity to take some time abroad, with programs in Europe, Asia, and Oceania offering Chemistry specific classes. There are also many options for students to fulfill general education and elective requirements abroad. Students are encouraged to talk to their academic advisors to determine the best plan for study abroad.

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Many chemistry majors pursue a double major with biochemistry, integrative physiology, molecular and cellular developmental biology, or engineering. Students can also customize their education by choosing between С»ÆÊé Boulder's 80+ minors and 40+ certificates.

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