Jul 02, 2025  
General Catalog 2025-2026 
    
General Catalog 2025-2026

Chemistry, B.S.


The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry  

Degree Requirements

The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry is intended for students who plan a career in chemistry. The B.S. is accredited by the American Chemical Society. Students who satisfactorily complete this program are recommended by the department for certification as graduate chemists by the American Chemical Society. The B.S. prepares students to enter the job market or for graduate study leading to an advanced degree, such as a Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy.

Note: Chemistry majors may not take courses listed in the major or additional requirements for CR/NC grades.

B.S. Chemistry Major Requirements (46 units)


Other Degree Requirements


In addition to the major program requirements, every student must also complete the University’s baccalaureate degree requirements such as:

A full description of the University’s graduation requirements can be found in the Baccalaureate Degree Requirements .

Total Units: 120*


*General Education, Additional University Graduation Requirements, and Upper-division Writing courses can be double counted with major requirements. These courses include CHEM 1A  or PHYS 4A  and PHYS 4AL  in G.E. Breadth 5A, and 3 units of MATH 75  in G.E. Foundation 2. See advisor for details.

Recommended courses to meet sufficient elective units: CHEM 140T , CHEM 155B , CHEM 156 , CHEM 160H , CHEM 190