Requirements for the
Combined B.A./M.A. Program
Candidates for departmental honors may be admitted to a special four-year B.A./M.A. program upon recommendation of the department and the Graduate School. Application must be made by May 1 proceeding the senior year.
Students must complete requirements A-E as described in the requirements for degree of Bachelor of Arts.
Additionally, the following requirements must be completed:
A. One 130-level organic chemistry course.
B. One 140-level physical chemistry course. The overall B.A./M.A. course selection must include at least two of CHEM 141a, 142a, and 143b.
C. One 100-level chemistry course OR one of CHEM 39b, 59a or 59b.
D. Two other 100-level courses from the School of Science.
The above five courses may not also be counted toward the B.A. requirements. Grades of B- or better are required in the 100-level science courses. Candidates should carefully read the section "Dual Bachelor's/Master's Degree Programs" under the heading "Special Academic Opportunities," in the Brandeis University Bulletin. Most notable are the three-year residence requirement and the required total of 38 courses, only four of which may come from AP/IB credits, consistent with university regulations.