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    Nov 21, 2024  
2024-2025 Augusta University Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Augusta University Catalog

Bachelor of Science with a Major in Chemistry and a Concentration in Professional Chemistry


Program Overview

The AU chemistry program is nationally accredited with students having the option of obtaining an American Chemical Society (ACS) certified degree. Students seeking the ACS approved degree certificate generally follow the professional concentration and complete a research thesis. The professional concentration ensures that students have experience in all five traditional areas of chemistry- inorganic, organic, physical, analytical, and biochemistry. Major electives allow students to include undergraduate research or explore other course areas such as medicinal, forensic, or nuclear chemistry.  A minor is not required for this degree.

augusta.edu/programs/chemistry-bs

Program Contact

Dr. Angie Spencer
706-667-4512
anspencer@augusta.edu

Admissions Information

For more information on admissions requirements, please visit the Office of Admissions website.

Progression and Graduation Requirements

  • Completion of ACS Diagnostic of Undergraduate Chemistry Knowledge Exam with a minimum score of 25 correct.

Program Information

  • Program Length: 4 Years
  • Academic Focus Area: Science and Mathematics [STEM]
  • CIP Code: 40.0501
  • Program Code: 1BS-CHEM

Core IMPACTS Courses: 42 Hours


For details on required courses, refer to the General Education/Core IMPACTS Requirements .

Electives: 2-11 Hours


Select electives to complete this requirement.

Wellness Graduation Requirement: 4 Hours


Students who transfer to Augusta University with less than 60 credit hours must complete the Wellness Requirement.

Total Hours for the Degree: 124 Hours