Chemistry - Premedical Chemistry, B.S.

The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry - Premedical Chemistry is accredited by the American Chemical Society. The premedical chemistry major prepares the graduate for the many diverse career opportunities available to the chemist in government, private industry and academia.

The premedical chemistry major is designed for the student interested in a solid background in chemistry in preparation for a career in medicine or a related professional field. The curriculum includes all required coursework to make the student competitive for admission to medical, dental or veterinary schools. The advisor to this program provides up-to-date information on admission requirements for most of those schools, as well as admission test information.

Degree Requirements

Candidates for a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry - Premedical Chemistry must complete the minimum course requirements as indicated. Deviation from the recommended program can be made only with the approval of the student’s advisor and the concurrence of the department head.

Because the subject matter in general chemistry forms a critically important foundation for all of the advanced chemistry courses, both CHM 1101  and CHM 1102  must be passed with grades of at least C before taking any other chemistry courses.