ChemistryBachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry
Master the professional research and laboratory skills necessary to excel in the chemical industry or graduate school through an ACS-approved curriculum built for the modern scientific workforce.
Earn a Bachelor in Science Degree in Chemistry
Our program is ideal for chemistry majors preparing to become professional chemists and more! The B.S. in Chemistry opens the door to a wide range of career opportunities in the chemical industry and serves as the traditional gateway to graduate study leading to M.S. and Ph.D. degrees.
It also provides an excellent foundation for students pursuing admission to medical, dental, pharmacy, and other health-related professional schools. All B.S. curricula emphasize strong preparation in research and are approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS), reflecting the quality and rigor of the program. Students can further tailor their academic experience through emphasis areas defined by carefully selected elective courses.
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Why S&T?
Our program emphasizes undergraduate research as a cornerstone of the student experience, engaging students in solving modern challenges in chemistry and materials science while contributing to impactful discoveries. Students have the opportunity to enroll in dedicated research courses and to work directly in faculty laboratories supported by industry, NSF, and NIH funding. We take pride in offering outstanding teaching and personalized training led by internationally recognized faculty. Our program is designed to foster close interactions between students and faculty, providing mentorship, hands-on learning, and a supportive environment that helps each student thrive academically and professionally.
Admissions Requirements
Admission to the chemistry program has the same admission requirements as those for admission to the university. Transfer students should observe the degree requirements for their desired degree plan and use the Registrar’s course equivalency database to determine transfer equivalencies.
Chemistry degree plans do require general education credit coursework, including humanities (English), as well as social sciences (choices of History, Psychology, Economics) but there are not a large number of credit hours required and these classes are used to fill full-time course schedules early in the degree plans when prerequisites for higher level classes are being taken.
For that reason, students wishing to transfer college credits should try to earn science and math as well as humanities and social sciences transfer/AP credits to keep a balanced academic schedule. Degree requirements may be found on the
Registrars web page.
For our degree programs, math credit counts towards the degree programs at the calculus I level and higher. Once accepted into a chemistry degree program, a ‘C’ or better grade is needed for each chemistry course to count towards the chemistry degrees and to maintain degree progress.
Bachelor of Science Chemistry Degree Plans
- B.S. Chemistry
- B.S. Chemistry Polymer & Coatings Science Emphasis Area
- B.S. Chemistry Pre-medicine Emphasis Area
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