What is the difference between the BA and the two BS degrees in chemistry?
Both of the BS degrees have a higher requirement for math and upper division chemistry than does the BA. Also, the GPA requirement for the BS is higher, both for overall cumulative GPA and departmental minimum course grades. However, the BA is a perfectly sound choice on its own for many applications. Students who want a strong background in chemistry with no need for the advanced lab techniques are good candidates for the BA: pre-med, pre-law, education, sales, and management, etc. It is recommended that students who are interested in pursuing graduate level work in chemistry should pursue either one of the BS degrees.
