化学是现代科学的核心，最终，生物学，医学，地质学和环境科学中的大多数现象都可以用原子和分子的化学和物理行为来描述。由于化学的广泛吸引力和实用性，UCSC提供了许多低级课程，重点和风格各异，以满足多样化的需求。学生还应注意众多高级课程设置，并选择最适合其学术兴趣的课程。化学课程使学生接触到现代化学的主要领域，包括有机，无机，物理，分析和生物化学。该课程旨在满足计划以文学学士（BA）或理学学士（BS）学位结束正规教育的学生以及希望继续深造的学生的需求。UCSC的化学学士或理学士学位毕业生已准备好从事化学或相关
Chemistry is central to modern science and, ultimately, most phenomena in biology, medicine, geology, and the environmental sciences can be described in terms of the chemical and physical behavior of atoms and molecules. Because of the wide appeal and utility of chemistry, UCSC offers many lower-division courses, differing in emphasis and style, to meet diverse needs. Students should also note the numerous upper-division course offerings and select those most suitable to their academic interests.<br><br>The curriculum in chemistry exposes the student to the principal areas of modern chemistry, including organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, materials, and biochemistry. The curriculum is designed to meet the needs of students who plan to end their formal education with a bachelor of arts (B.A.) or bachelor of science (B.S.) degree, as well as those who wish to continue on for an advanced degree. The UCSC Chemistry B.A. or B.S. graduate will be trained in modern chemical techniques and exposed to state-of-the-art chemical instrumentation. Such a student will be well-prepared to pursue a career in chemistry or an allied field.<br><br>Study and Research Opportunities<br><br>B.A., B.S. and B.S. with concentration in biochemistry, undergraduate minor, M.S., Ph.D.<br>Undergraduate research opportunities, both within traditional research lab courses and through independent study.<br>Chemistry students may be eligible for research scholarships and/or scholarly meeting and conference travel awards.<br>Completing a thesis is an opportunity, open to all undergraduate students, to do cutting edge research in collaboration with graduate students, postdocs, and faculty in a team setting, often leading to co-authorship in journal publications.