The Chemistry Major (B.S.) provides very thorough undergraduate training in chemistry and an excellent background for students planning to undertake graduate work or to enter the chemical industry. It differs from the B.A. in requiring additional advanced courses in chemistry and/or related sciences. Students who complete this program will be certified to the American Chemical Society upon graduation as having fulfilled the Society’s rigorous requirements for undergraduate professional training. The sequence in which the required courses are taken is important, and the student should work closely with a chemistry advisor in planning a schedule.

The concentration in Chemistry Research offers students the option to specialize in research and be exposed to three or more years of research. The concentration is designed to prepare students for graduate study in chemistry, biochemistry, medicine, and related professions or for employment in chemistry, biochemistry, or related industries. The exposure to research will build strong research, communication, and leadership skills. Such skills are in great demand.

The concentration in Biochemistry offers students the option to specialize in biochemistry within the curriculum leading to the B.S. in Chemistry. This concentration is designed to prepare students for graduate study in biochemistry, medicine and related professions, or for employment in biochemistry or biotechnology related industries. The sequence in which the required courses are taken is important, and the student should work closely with a chemistry advisor in planning a schedule.

Overall Requirements

• 122 credit hours, to include at least 36 credits at or above the 300 course level; note that licensure programs may require credits beyond the minimum listed.
• Only major requirement and related area requirement courses in which grades of C- or better are earned will be counted toward the major. Students must earn a C- or better in prerequisite major requirement and related area requirement courses before advancing to subsequent courses.