The Department of Chemistry at the University of Illinois
Chemistry Major in Science and Letters for the Degree of Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences
A major consists of not less than 30 hours in chemistry and biochemistry excluding Chemistry 101, 108, 121, and 199. The 30 hours must include:
- at least 12 advanced hours (courses numbered 499 or 300 or higher) in Chemistry and/or Biochemistry (including MCB 354 or 450) taken on this campus
- Chemistry 440 or 442 and two other 300 level courses, at least one of which is outside of physical chemistry
- Mathematics through Math 242 or 245
- either Physics 101 and 102 or Physics 211 and Physics 212
Transfer credit must be validated by the Director of Advising.
The chemistry major has fewer technical requirements than the other chemical sciences curricula but allows the most flexibility to pursue other interests. Pre-professional (premed, prelaw, prevet, etc.) students may choose either this major or the Chemistry Curriculum (10KV0335BS).
The diploma for this major reads a "Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences." The transcript will specify "Major in Chemistry."
DEPARTMENTAL DISTINCTION: Students qualify for departmental distinction by exhibiting superior performance in both course work and senior thesis research courses. Minimum criteria is a 3.0/4.0 gpa and at least 6 hours of Chem 499 or Bioc 492.
SCS Academic Advising Office
School of Chemical Sciences
168 Noyes Laboratory
(217)244-8531
