A Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Chemistry requires 120 semester hours of coursework.
After completing required
general education and program requirements, chemistry
majors will have approximately 20 semester hours
of general electives that may be taken in any
academic program.
Some students elect to use these general elective hours to complete a minor in another field of interest.
Students wishing to major in chemistry should consult with an academic advisor upon admission to the university to make sure they are taking their required courses in the proper sequence.
The biochemistry concentration may be attractive to students seeking to attend medical school or to find careers in forensic science or biotechnology. Students who choose this option must take nine credit hours of courses for their electives:
Certification by the American Chemical Society is optional for both degrees. Students who choose to be certified must take CHE 422 Inorganic Chemistry as a program elective.
