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Bachelor of Chemistry and Physics

Harvard University

  • Cambridge, United States
  • 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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About the program

A joint concentration on the boundary between chemistry and physics.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Explain core scientific concepts in Chemistry and Physics and interpret evidence from scientific inquiry. Develop analytical
  • Research
  • And scientific-communication skills appropriate to the program.

Career outcomes

  • Chemistry and Physics Specialist
  • Chemistry and Physics Associate

Curriculum

  • Structured so that all concentrators study organic
  • Inorganic and physical chemistry
  • Mechanics
  • Electromagnetism
  • Waves and quantum theory
  • Plus mathematics. Entry courses include Life and Physical Sciences options and a quantum
  • Statistical and computational chemistry course
  • Two Math 21-level courses are recommended.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Secondary school completion with transcript and School Report
  • SAT or ACT (AP
  • IB
  • A-Level or national exam results only in exceptional cases)
  • Two teacher recommendations
  • Essays
  • No minimum GPA published. English proficiency tests are .

Accepted academic background

Secondary school completion with transcript, Secondary School Report (international supplement) and midyear report, Two teacher recommendations.

Documents you’ll need

  • Secondary School Transcript
  • School Report
  • Two Teacher Recommendations
  • Application Essays
  • SAT or ACT Scores.

How to apply

  1. Check the requirements and deadlines: Restrictive Early Action 1 November
  2. Regular Decision 1 January. Apply through the Common Application with the Harvard College Questions and pay the 95 USD fee or request a waiver. Submit SAT or ACT scores
  3. School report with transcript
  4. Two teacher recommendations
  5. Midyear report and a financial aid application. An alumni interview may be arranged. Decisions come mid-December early action or end of March
  6. Reply by 1 May
  7. No deposit required.

Other costs

Tuition per year$68,442 USD
Application fee$95 USD
Deposit$500 USD

Program details

CampusCambridge
Faculty or schoolHarvard College
DepartmentDepartment of Chemistry and Physics
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteApplicants may be considered for institutional awards subject to program-specific and international-student eligibility.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    1 Jan 2027

    48 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 4 years.