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. 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.

Materials needed

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.

    How to apply

    Submit an internal application if you are:

    • A 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 an Internal application

    Submit a transfer application if you are:

    • A current student at UW Seattle or UW Tacoma
    • Transferring from another college or university outside of the UW system
    Submit a transfer application

    Prerequisite courses

    Applicants must complete each prerequisite with a minimum grade of 2.0 in each course.

    • In-progress prerequisites: students should wait to apply to the major until all prerequisite courses are complete and grades are officially logged in the UW system (i.e., official transcripts are evaluated if transferring in credits).
    • Transfer courses: view a compilation of equivalent courses at other UW campuses and Washington state colleges, as well as important notes on transferring courses.

    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)

    Mathematics series

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

    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.