In the UC app where I have to choose majors, there is Chemistry BA or Chemistry BS? What is the difference? Thanks
<p>Several differences:</p>
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<li><p>BS program is run out of the College of Chemistry, BA program is run out of L&S. College of Chemistry is smaller and has more resources per capita for advising and other infrastructure, and, at least in my opinion, is a more preferable college. I also believe that if you are in the College of Chemistry, you will get some preference for Chemistry classes. This was true in the past, it may not be true now. But the point is, as a BS chemistry student, you tend to be more 'select' than the BA chemistry student.</p></li>
<li><p>BS requirements to complete the major are longer and more difficult than the BA requirements.</p></li>
<li><p>BS holds (slightly) more weight in the working world than the BA does.</p></li>
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<p>BS has more math and science requirements, and is by far the harder and better degree to get.</p>