<p>what are some decent chem departments.? im seriously considering pre-dent path...
im considering mid-tier UCs...sd,d,i
what are some other schools??(the cheaper,the better...)</p>
<p>Berkeley is top in chemistry for the UCs (even top nationally).</p>
<p>Between Davis, Irvine, and San Diego, I would say:
UCSD
UC Davis
UC Irvine</p>
<p>All are on par though...just pick a college atmosphere you like, as the environments are all very different.</p>
<p>If you want to go pre-dental, the more important thing might be how available the chem professors are for help, since getting a solid GPA is one of the most important factors. Try some LACs and smaller universities in the area, such as Occidental and the Claremont schools. They might not give enough aid, but it's worth at least trying.</p>