The Chemistry PhD program is designed towards developing within each student the ability to do creative scientific research. Accordingly, the single most important facet of the curriculum for an individual is their own research project. In keeping with the goal of fostering an atmosphere of scholarly, independent study, formal course requirements are minimal and vary among. Undergraduate Class Entering Fall 2021 UC Berkeley Students Transfer Students Applications Received 755 2,549 Eligible Applicants N/A 968* Offers of Admission 250 112 Entering Class Size 245 100 Average GPA 3.79 3.91 Middle 80% GPA Range 3.55-3.98 3.83-4.00 Average Age 20 21 Age Range 18-23 18-41 Underrepresented.Admissions Overview The UC.Admission is granted.