Chemistry — Pre-Pharmacy Major B.S.
- Courses in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, mathematics and physics
- Preparation for pharmacy school
Major code BS3313
Faculty Contact: Dr. Lauren McMills, director of general chemistry
Program Overview
Completion of the Chemistry-Pre-Pharmacy program will result in a B.S. degree with a major in chemistry. The program is specifically designed to prepare the student for admission into a Doctor of Pharmacy program at an accredited pharmacy school. Graduates of a Doctor of Pharmacy program are eligible to take licensure examinations to become registered pharmacists.
The program is based upon the requirements of pharmacy schools in Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ, but other schools might vary in their requirements. It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that the admission requirements for a particular school are met.
Careers and Graduate School
Students with a B.S. degree in chemistry can apply for admission to a Doctor of Pharmacy program as well as pursue other higher education and career opportunities.
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Admissions Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission: No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Change to Program Policy: Students wishing to change or add a chemistry major or minor at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ University should go to the Office of Undergraduate Advising & Student Affairs in Gordy 155.
External Transfer Admission: No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Degree Requirements
University-wide Graduation Requirements
To complete this program, students must meet all University-wide graduation requirements.
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Pre-Pharmacy Major-Departmental Requirements
Complete a total of 40 semester hours of CHEM coursework, including the following:
- CHEM 1100 - Introduction to Pharmacy Credit Hours: 2.0
- CHEM 1510 - Fundamentals of Chemistry I Credit Hours: 4.0
- CHEM 1520 - Fundamentals of Chemistry II Credit Hours: 4.0
- CHEM 2410 - Analytical Chemistry I: Quantitative Analysis and Electrochemistry Credit Hours: 3.0
- CHEM 2410L - Analytical Chemistry I Lab Credit Hours: 1.0
- CHEM 3050 - Organic Chemistry I Credit Hours: 3.0
- CHEM 3060 - Organic Chemistry II Credit Hours: 3.0
- CHEM 3080 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory Credit Hours: 1.0
- CHEM 3090 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II Credit Hours: 2.0
- CHEM 3510 - Physical Chemistry Credit Hours: 3.0
- CHEM 3760 - Fundamentals of Inorganic Chemistry Credit Hours: 3.0
- CHEM 4310 - Analytical Chemistry II: Chromatography and Spectroscopy Credit Hours: 3.0
- CHEM 4310L - Analytical Chemistry II Lab Credit Hours: 2.0
- CHEM 4901 - Biochemistry I Credit Hours: 3.0
- CHEM 4902 - Biochemistry II Credit Hours: 3.0
Extra-departmental Courses
Complete the following courses:
- BIOS 1700 - Biological Sciences I: Molecules and Cells Credit Hours: 3.0
- BIOS 1705 - Biological Sciences I: Laboratory Credit Hours: 1.0
- BIOS 1710 - Biological Sciences II: Ecology, Evolution, Animal Body Systems Credit Hours: 3.0
- BIOS 1715 - Biological Sciences II Laboratory Credit Hours: 1.0
- BIOS 3010 - Human Anatomy Credit Hours: 3.0
- BIOS 3015 - Human Anatomy Lab Credit Hours: 1.0
- BIOS 3100 - General Genetics Credit Hours: 3.0
- BIOS 3220 - General Microbiology Credit Hours: 3.0 and BIOS 3225 - General Microbiology Laboratory Credit Hours: 2.0
- MATH 2301 - Calculus I Credit Hours: 4.0
- MATH 2302 - Calculus II Credit Hours: 4.0
- PHYS 2001 - Introduction to Physics Credit Hours: 4.0
- PHYS 2002 - Introduction to Physics Credit Hours: 4.0