Chemistry B.S. (3.5 year Plan of Study)

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This is a pathway using courses and curricula in the existing and approved Chemistry B.S. program for students to earn their degree in 3.5 years. This shortened timeframe will save time to degree, costs, and will encourage focus on the next steps whether it is to attend a graduate program, medical program, or move into the workforce.

To be successful in this program students that attempt this accelerated timeframe should have a strong high school GPA and high SAT scored in both Math and English (suggested score of 590 on each section (CR/M). Those students that matriculate with AP courses will also find the workload less rigorous and taking some courses in the summer will allow for more flexibility to explore other courses that may be of interest.

All requirements of the Chemistry B.S. must be met along with all other university degree requirements.

Required and Supporting Courses

CHEM 175 - Fundamental Chemical Principles I 4 Credits
CHEM 176 - Fundamental Chemical Principles II 4 Credits
CHEM 200 - Organic Chemistry I 4 Credits
CHEM 210 - Organic Chemistry II 4 Credits
CHEM 300 - Analytical Instrumentation 4 Credits
CHEM 310 - Quantitative Analysis 4 Credits
CHEM 320 - Physical Chemistry I: Thermodynamics 3 Credits
CHEM 330 - Physical Chemistry II: Quantum Theory 3 Credits
CHEM 426 - Biochemistry I 3 Credits or CHEM 420 - Inorganic Chemistry 3credits
CHEM 496 - Thesis 1-4 Credits (90 research hours)
CHEM 499 - Coordinating Seminar 1 Credits
MATH 170 - Calculus I 4 Credits
MATH 180 - Calculus II 4 Credits
PHYS 130 - Introductory Physics I 4 Credits
PHYS 140 - Introductory Physics II 4 Credits

Suggested Plan of Study

This plan of study will satisfy most medical and graduate school requirements. Be sure to review exactly the requirements of any school you are interested in to determine specifics.