Info & Resources
Chemistry Department Links
Tentative Course Offerings for the 2023-24 Academic Year
List of chem courses offered each quarter and professors teaching them.
Department of Chemistry Website and UCI Chemistry News
Find key information, updates, and news from the Department of Chemistry.
Email: chemistry@uci.edu
Location: NSII 1120
Academic Regulations and Procedures
This includes information about credit limits, class level, and credit by examination policies and standards.
Peer Tutor program for GChem and Ochem.
LARC is a paid program that mentors, tutors, and guides students throughout the quarter in difficult courses. Main subjects offered are Chem, Bio, Math, and Stats.
The Chemistry Department Newsletter provides general updates and interesting opportunities to potentially get involved in!
School of Physical Sciences Links
School of Physical Sciences Website and Appointment Scheduling
All chemistry students are by default part of the School of Physical Sciences. Questions regarding transcripts, course exceptions, and other registration processes can be directed toward them. Peer Academic Advisors (PAAs) also offer course-planning appointments each quarter in Weeks 2-7.
ZotChat and School of Physical Sciences Contact Info:
The Live Chat feature for quick questions can sometimes be useful as opposed to an in person visit.
Emails: physicalsciences@uci.edu & pssazot@uci.edu
Location: RH 134
Phone: 949.824.6507
Office Hours: Mon-Fri: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Guide to Registration, Course Planning Resource, General Degree Reqs
Registration and planning for the future can be a difficult process. The three links above can help make things easier.
Undergraduate Petition for Excess Units
If plan on enrolling in more than 20 units, please consider filling out this form prior to enrolling in classes.
If you are interested in a class and you do not have the listed prerequisites, consider filling out this form and contacting the instructor teaching the class.
Research, Scholarships, and Other Opportunities
Please do not hesitate to ask your questions and concerns about these opportunities. The Chemistry Club is here to guide and help you navigate the landscape of your undergraduate education. Our board and club members would be delighted to offer support and mentorship. There is something for everyone!
Research Opportunities for Chemistry at UCI and Faculty Research Directory
Getting involved in research can open up many new opportunities and enhance skills. UCI is one of the best institutions in the country for chemistry research, and many labs are open to taking undergraduates.
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP)
Research can also require quite a bit of funding. UROP at UCI awards students with funding based on their specific research proposals.
UCI Scholarship Opportunities Program (SOP)
The SOP office provides a wide range of scholarships which should not be overlooked. There's something for everyone!
We will list a few scholarships from SOP that are related to the objectives of chemistry students here. E.g. Goldwater and NSF GRFP
NSF | Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
This program run by the National Science Foundation allows students to experience research at a different university, primarily for summer research. Make sure to check when the applications for the interesting programs open; spots are likely open on a rolling basis.
Side note: Summer undergraduate research programs (SURP) are similar but not necessarily funded by NSF.
List of Pharmaceutical Companies in the US
This is a good list potential industry jobs following an undergraduate degree in chemistry. You can also use this list to methodically search for internships. Searching for internships will be useful for most people; whether you go directly into industry or pursue graduate school.
The Amgen Scholars Program provides hundreds of selected undergraduate students with the opportunity to engage in a hands-on research experience at many of the world’s leading educational institutions. It is intended for students with an interest in pursuing a Ph.D. or M.D.-Ph.D.
Participating U.S. institutions include Caltech, Duke, Harvard, JHU, Stanford, UCLA, UCSF, etc.
Goldwater Scholarship for Excellence in Research and Goldwater Ambassadors Program
The Goldwater Scholarship provides up to $7,500 each year to allow those who are awarded to focus on excelling in their research.
The Ambassador program focuses on mentorship for the scholarship application and research in general.
Each year, 1-3 outstanding students will be selected as the Beckman Scholars based on their academic record, quality of previous research experience, and potential to become prominent research leaders in the chemical and life sciences.
Scholars will be supported by a $6,800 stipend in summer 1, $4,800 stipend during the academic year, and $6,800 stipend in summer 2. In addition they will get $2,800 towards research-related travel and supplies.
The UC LEADS Program identifies, encourages, and trains undergraduates who have potential for leadership as graduate students and as future leaders committed to addressing the educational and economic factors leading to underrepresentation of domestic minorities in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields.
The program is a fully funded two-year program, with two summers of research at UCI and one other UC.
UCI BioSci: Minority Science Programs (MSP)
The MSP’s mission is to increase the participation of individuals from underrepresented groups in biomedical research careers.
MSP programs are supported by the NIH. Programs offer paid year-round and summer research training and internships, critical mentorship by UCI faculty, guidance through the process of applying to PhD programs, and many more benefits.
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF GRFP)
Funds 3 years of graduate study ($34,000/yr) toward research-based M.S. or Ph. D. (NOT M.D.) in science, engineering, or social science in the U.S.
For students who have research experience, especially publication(s) or presentation(s).