Chemistry, B.S.
Programs of study leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science with a major in chemistry are as follows:
For advancement as a pre-professional student seeking to gain admission to professional school (Medical, Dental, Veterinary Medicine, Physician’s Assistant, Pharmacy, etc.), it is expected that students in options A-C will gain experience, formally or informally, in how these practices are run. This experience can be gained through employment, paid or unpaid internships, volunteering, or other instances where students can observe the various aspects of a professional practice. The requirements for the degree of Bachelor of Science with a major in chemistry are as follows: |
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General(See General Requirements for all Bachelor’s Degrees) Academic Foundations and Core Curriculum - 42 semester hours(See Academic Foundations and Core Curriculum - 42 semester hours) Bachelor of Science(see Requirements for the Bachelor of Science Degree) MajorOption A, ACS Certification
Additional Advanced Courses - 4 hours Three additional advanced hours in chemistry, exclusive of CHEM 3504. One additional advanced laboratory hour in chemistry is required, exclusive of CHEM 3504. Must maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 or better for certification. (Those students who wish to continue their studies in graduate biochemistry should take CHEM 4242 and CHEM 4253.) American Chemical Society Certification–With HonorsThis designation will be awarded to students fulfilling the following:
Option B
Option C
Optional MinorOption AProfessional Chemistry: Mathematics (See the Chemistry Program Advisor for specific course requirements.) OR Option BBiology Emphasis - Biology; OR Option CPre-Optometry, Pre-Pharmacy, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, or Pre-Veterinary - Biology - (See Biology and the Health Professions Advisor for specific course requirements.) Additional Requirements:Requirements common to all optional degree plans:
Option AOption B
Option C* Suggested classes for 16 hours of Advanced Biology for Option C are (see advisor when choosing classes):
ElectivesAdditional hours as needed to total a minimum of 120 semester credit hours with a minimum of 33 advanced. |