Students who have a particular interest in biochemistry or those who intend to enter medical, dental, veterinary, or similar professional schools are encouraged to major in the B.S. in Chemistry - Biochemistry Specialization program. Requirements for this degree are the same as the requirements for the B.S. in Chemistry program  with the following differences:

CHEM 315  is not required.

CHEM 410  and CHEM 460  are required.

Two approved electives are not required; however, one approved biology elective must be chosen from the following: BIOL 290 , BIOL 308 , BIOL 421 , BIOL 424 , or BIOL 427 . Students in this program may also be awarded an ACS accredited degree by taking the following additional courses:

• CHEM 315 - Physical Chemistry I Laboratory
    
• MATH 234 - Applied Engineering Mathematics I
    

Major Academic Map

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