Chemistry, B.S.

Core Curriculum Requirements (30-36 credits)

See Core Curriculum  courses.

Required Major Core Courses (30 credits)

• CHEM 111 - General Chemistry I
• CHEM 112 - General Chemistry II
• CHEM 216 - Inorganic Chemistry
• CHEM 301 - Organic Chemistry I
• CHEM 302 - Organic Chemistry II
• CHEM 324 - Analytical Chemistry
• CHEM 401 - Physical Chemistry I
• CHEM 471 - Biochemistry I

Math Requirements (8-10 credits)

• Option A

• MATH 171 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry I
• MATH 172 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry II

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• Option B

• MATH 168 - Calculus I with Integrated Precalculus I
• MATH 169 - Calculus I with Integrated Precalculus II
• MATH 172  - Calculus and Analytic Geometry II

Biology Requirements (4 credits)

• BIOL 105 - Biology for Health Sciences

• or

• BIOL 132 - Biology of Cells and Microorganisms

Physics Requirements (8 credits)

• PHYS 111 - General Physics I and
• PHYS 112 - General Physics II

• or

• PHYS 221 - Physics I and
• PHYS 222 - Physics II

Advanced Professional Chemist Concentration

This concentration is a rigorous four-year program that provides a strong background in chemistry for those students who plan to become professional chemists. It provides an excellent foundation for graduate study in chemistry or related fields and will prepare students for careers in industrial, academic or governmental settings.  With this concentration, the student will have an ACS approved degree.

Professional Chemist Concentration

This concentration is a rigorous four-year program that provides a strong background in chemistry for those students who plan to become professional chemists. It provides an excellent foundation for graduate study in chemistry or related fields and will prepare students for careers in industrial, academic or governmental settings.

Biochemistry: Life Sciences and Pre-Health Concentration

This concentration is a rigorous four year program recommended for students planning a career in pharmacy, medicine, dentistry or veterinary medicine. The first three years are designed to optimally prepare students for the pre-entrance aptitude examination (PCAT, MCAT, DAT or GRE).

Advanced Biochemistry Concentration

This concentration is a rigorous four-year program recommended for students interested in a career in biochemistry. It provides a comprehensive foundation for graduate study in biochemistry, pharmacology, or related fields and prepares students for careers in industrial, governmental, or academic settings.  With this concentration, the student will have an ACS approved degree.

Forensics Concentration

This concentration is a rigorous four year program recommended for students planning a career in forensic science. It provides a comprehensive foundation for graduate study in forensic chemistry, forensic science, or analytical chemistry and prepares students for careers in industrial, governmental, or academic settings.

Teaching Licensure Concentration

This concentration is a rigorous four-year program recommended for students planning a career in teaching Chemistry in High School. It provides a comprehensive foundation of the 5 major divisions of chemistry (analytical, biological, inorganic, organic, and physical) while providing the necessary course work to obtain licensure to teach Chemistry in Virginia’s High Schools.

Total Credits Needed for Degree 120

(Includes Core Curriculum requirements, required courses and electives. Students should consult with their academic advisors in selecting elective courses to complete the 120 semester hours required for graduation.)

Graduation Requirements

To graduate with a major in chemistry, a student must attain an overall major grade point average of 2.0 or higher. Different courses are considered in the calculation of the major grade point average depending on the student’s concentration. All courses required for a given concentration count towards the major grade point average. In cases where additional (beyond those required) electives listed for a given concentration are taken, all count towards the major grade point average calculation.