![Kaylie Kirkwood in the lab](https://chemistry.sciences.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2019/08/KirkwoodA.jpg)
Undergraduate Degree Programs
Chemistry is a diverse and growing field that is full of academic and career opportunities for undergraduate students. Our two degree programs offer flexibility in choosing the appropriate academic path to fulfill your interest and career goals.
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Chemistry is built around the core sub-disciplines of chemistry with the addition of elective coursework in a chosen field. This program is designed to train you for a career outside of traditional laboratory work.
![The ACS approved chemistry program logo](https://chemistry.sciences.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/31/2024/08/ACS-Approved-Logo-500x500-1-150x150.png)
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemistry program is certified by the American Chemical Society and trains you for entry in the chemical workforce or graduate school in the chemical sciences.