Chemistry Major, 54-58 hours: B.S.—No Minor Required
CIP: 400501
Areas of Emphasis: General, Biochemistry, and Medicinal Chemistry
This degree program is designed to give students the opportunity to study in chemistry with several areas of concentrations (emphasis) that allow students to tailor the major to their individual interests and specific academic needs. While the General emphasis provides students with a broader chemistry background, the Biochemistry emphasis will provide training for a future career and/or graduate level in training in biochemistry, cellular/molecular biology and biotechnology. The Medicinal Chemistry emphasis prepares students for a career in the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory government agency or graduate studies in Medicinal Chemistry/related discipline. This emphasis meets the requirements for pre-professional training in medicine, and may partially or completely fulfill pre-pharmacy requirements for Pharm D programs. The core courses are required of all students, and each emphasis area has additional specific requirements.
Core Courses for a Major in Chemistry
Courses
Total Credit Hours: 25
Chemistry: General Emphasis, 54 hours
Required Courses
CSIS 44130 Computers and Information Technology is a prerequisite for programming courses.
Directed General Education Courses
Total Credit Hours: 54
Chemistry: Biochemistry Emphasis, 55-56 hours
Required Courses
Directed General Education Courses
Total Credit Hours: 55-56
Chemistry: Medicinal Chemistry Emphasis, 57-58 hours
Required Courses
Choose a minimum of two courses from the following:
CHEM 24436, CHEM 24438: Online courses taken through University of Florida or other accredited institution.
Note: Students applying to medical or pharmacy programs are encouraged to consult with their advisor and the school of interest to determine specific admission requirements and tailor their curriculum accordingly.
Directed General Education Courses
Total Credit Hours: 57-58