Chemistry (B.A.) (B.S.)

• Biochemistry
• Forensics
• General Chemistry: BA / BS
• Natural Products
• Pre-Medical

*Please see the CU degree requirements effective Fall 2023. All enrolled students can also review their degree program requirements and track progress to degree completion in Degree Works.

The chemistry and biochemistry programs are approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS). Students who complete certain requirements may then have their degrees certified by ACS. The biochemistry program is also accredited by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

BL Degree Requirements*

*Please see the BL degree requirements for students who were enrolled prior to Fall 2023 and remained in the BL Program.  All enrolled students can also review their degree program requirements and track progress to degree completion in Degree Works.

Chemistry Track

• ACS Certification Available
• Chemistry ACS Checklist
• Chemistry ACS Natural Products Checklist

Biochemistry Track

• ACS Certification Available
• Chemistry ACS Biochemistry Checklist
• ASBMB Certification Available
• “4 + 4” B. S. - D. O. program with the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM)
• We also have an agreement with Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
• Chemistry PreMed Checklist

Nanotechnology Track

No matter what degree or track you pursue the first two years of study is very much the same for all chemistry majors.

This program provides a three-year exposure to the core of the chemistry curriculum. You can double major in chemistry and another discipline, or you can participate in the 3:2 program in engineering.

• Also includes a “3 + 4” B.A.-D.O. program with the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) 

No matter what degree or track you pursue the first two years of study is very much the same for all chemistry majors.

Chemistry BA Checklist

A Minor in Chemistry shall be awarded when you obtain a 2.0 grade point average in the following prescribed courses. In addition to meeting the GPA requirement, you'll be expected to meet with your minor advisor before scheduling the electives.

Option 1

• 52-115 Chemistry for the Sciences I (4 semester hours)
• 52-116 Chemistry for the Sciences II (4 semester hours)
• 52-230 Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry (4 semester hours)

And Three 3- or 4-credit 200, 300, 400 level courses within the chemistry department excluding independent research, 52.231 and 52.232.

Option 2

• 52-115 Chemistry for the Sciences I (4 semester hours)
• 52-116 Chemistry for the Sciences II (4 semester hours)
• 52-231 Organic Chemistry I (4 semester hours)
• 52-232 Organic Chemistry II (4 semester hours)

And Two 3- or 4-credit 200, 300, 400 level courses within the chemistry department excluding independent research and 52.230.

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