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Bachelor of Science in Chemistry pre-Medical

The Bachelor of Science curriculum in Chemistry approaches students' educational endeavors with a broad, integrated, and in-depth view. Departmental requirements, combined with university core
requirements and electives, offer a balanced course load for students. This provides undergraduates with the opportunity to explore where their interests in the science field will lead them.

The Pre-Medical option combines all the required courses for admission to a professional school, which includes two years of chemistry, one year of physics, one year of mathematics, and one year of biology, while utilizing recommended courses as science electives to fulfill the bachelor's requirements. This option allows students the freedom to explore their interests in many of the careers listed.

However, it is expected that the serious chemistry major will complete at least four credit hours of this research course during the senior year. Because the order in which science courses are taken is so important, students are advised to begin the mathematics, chemistry, and physics sequences as soon as possible.

Below are presented two different scenarios. The first option is the Pre-Medical Chemistry Option, the second is the College of Science and Mathematics Pre-Medical Course Curriculum Suggestion.

SUGGESTED PLAN: Courses and Credit Hours

The elective credits may be taken in Chemistry or other areas. For students interested in a career in Chemistry, it is strongly suggested that some of the elective hours be taken in CHM 499 (Undergraduate Research).

College of Science and Mathematics (CoSM) Pre-Medical Course Curriculum Suggestion.

The Pre-Med Committee of the College of Science and Mathematics, recognizing that the success for admittance into a Medical School is increased if the student majors in Chemistry, have recommended the following curriculum for Pre-Med Chemistry majors which includes some specific Life Sciences courses as preparation for the MEDCATS and for Medical School. Please note that the total credit hours vary between 195 - 197. The Sample Program for students assumes that the student will need some background courses in Math before starting the Calculus Sequence. If a student can immediately begin Calculus, the student will need fewer credit hours. Likewise, although the Sample Program assumes a Summer Quarter session, it is possible to tightly fit the Program into 4 years without a Summer.

SUGGESTED PLAN: Courses and Credit Hours

The elective credits may be taken in Chemistry or other areas. For students interested in a career in Chemistry, it is strongly suggested that some of the elective hours be taken in CHM 499 (Undergraduate Research).