BA/BS in Chemistry

Chemistry at Carnegie Mellon is taught within the Mellon science college, where students build a base in chemical knowledge and theory and learn the practical, professional and ethical sides of the discipline. The Bachelor of Arts balances chemistry with electives chosen by the student, while the Bachelor of Science is the more intensive route. A minor is also available. Graduates are expected to reason through theories, evaluate data and design experiments. Prospective students can use the program page to find contact details for the department, a link to start an application and information on curriculum and graduate outcomes. Questions about admission can be sent to the university admission office. The page also highlights what recent graduates did after finishing, including employment and further study.