Chemistry Admissions

This page contains information on admission to UW Bothell’s Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry, Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (general option), and Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Biochemistry option). 

  1. Admissions process
  2. Prerequisite courses
  3. Personal statement
  4. Questions?

Admissions process

Timeline

The Chemistry majors admit students for entry in autumn, winter, and spring quarters. Visit the UW Bothell Application Dates & Deadlines page for information on application deadlines.

Winter 2026 applications are expected to open on August 1. However, due to ongoing updates to the application process, the launch may be delayed. If so, applications will open no later than September 1.

Materials needed

  1. Transcripts. All applicants must submit unofficial or official transcripts with their application. Once admitted, transfer applicants must also submit up-to-date official transcripts with their final grades if they have not already.
  2. (optional) Personal statement

How to apply

Submit an internal application if you are already a student at UW Bothell:

  • Pre-Major student at UW Bothell
  • Already in a major at UW Bothell and you want to switch majors
  • Already in a major at UW Bothell and you want a double major or double degree

Submit a transfer application if you are coming from another institution:

  • Current student at UW Seattle or UW Tacoma
  • Transferring from another college or university outside of the UW system
Submit an online application

Prerequisite courses

Applicants must complete each prerequisite with a minimum grade of 2.0, and have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 to be considered:

  • STMATH 124 Calculus I, STMATH 125 Calculus II, and STMATH 126 Calculus III
  • B CHEM 143/144 General Chemistry I w/ Lab, B CHEM 153/154 General Chemistry II w/ Lab, and B CHEM 163/164 General Chemistry III w/ Lab

Admissions requirements

Chemistry series

  • B CHEM 143/144 General Chemistry I w/ Lab (4 + 2 credits)
  • B CHEM 153/154 General Chemistry II w/ Lab (4 + 2 credits)
  • B CHEM 163/164 General Chemistry III w/ Lab (4 + 2 credits)

Minimum 2.0 grade is required in each one of the above chemistry courses

Mathematics series

  • STMATH 124 Calculus I (5 credits)
  • STMATH 125 Calculus II (5 credits)
  • STMATH 126 Calculus III (5 credits)

Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA required for the mathematics series

Personal statement

Visit our Personal Statement Guidelines page for advice on writing an exceptional personal statement.

Prompt

A personal statement is not required for entry into the Chemistry majors, but we encourage you to submit an optional statement reflecting on your reasons for joining the major, projects and courses you want to engage in, and long-term goals after graduation.

Questions? 

Internal applicants

If you are a pre-major student or already in a different major at UW Bothell, start by visiting the academic advising website or contacting your current academic advisor directly.

First-year and transfer applicants

If you are a student coming from high school or another institution, including UW Seattle or Tacoma, start by visiting the transfer admissions website or contacting the admissions advising team at uwbinfo@uw.edu.