BA in Chemistry

The Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry requires a total of 39 credits in core chemistry courses such as:

College Chemistry
Quantitative Analysis  
Organic Chemistry I and Organic Chemistry II  
Physical Chemistry I and Physical Chemistry II

For more information, and to see a complete list of degree requirements, visit the Course Catalog.

You must complete an additional 6 credits of advanced chemistry courses, as well as 8 credits of physics and mathematics courses, and a computer science course such as:

• Calculus-Based Physics I  
• Calculus-Based Physics III
• Algebra-Based Physics I  
• Calculus I and Calculus II  
• Programming Foundations  

For more information, and to see a complete list of additional degree requirements, visit the Course Catalog.

Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry students will:

• Demonstrate a firm foundation in the fundamentals and application of current chemical theories including those in analytical, biochemical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistries.
• Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills, especially the ability to transmit complex technical information in a clear and concise manner.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving, and quantitative and analytical reasoning skills. 
• Design chemical experiments, properly carry out the experiments, troubleshoot experiments, appropriately record and interpret the results, and recognize what constitutes “reasonable” data. 
• Use standard laboratory equipment, modern instrumentation, and classical techniques to carry out experiments. Follow proper procedures and regulations for safe handling and use of chemicals.
• Function successfully as a part of a team, exhibit good citizenship in group interactions, and be an active contributor to group projects.

Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry with Pre-Pharmacy Option

In conjunction with the University of Saint Joseph Pharmacy School <University of Saint Joseph Pharmacy School>, you can earn a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and a Doctor of Pharmacy degree in six years. Students who have been accepted into the Pharmacy Program at Saint Joseph’s will complete requirements for the BA in Chemistry at Saint Joseph’s during their senior year, as they begin their pharmacy coursework.

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Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry with Pre-Pharmacy Option students will:

• Demonstrate a firm foundation in the fundamentals and application of current chemical theories including those in analytical, biochemical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistries.
• Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills, especially the ability to transmit complex technical information in a clear and concise manner.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving, and quantitative and analytical reasoning skills. 
• Carry out chemical experiments properly, troubleshoot experiments, appropriately record and interpret the results, and recognize what constitutes “reasonable” data.
• Use standard laboratory equipment, modern instrumentation, and classical techniques to carry out experiments.  Follow proper procedures and regulations for safe handling and use of chemicals.
• Function successfully as a part of a team, exhibit good citizenship in group interactions, and be an active contributor to group projects.