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    Nov 12, 2024  
2024-2025 Augusta University Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Augusta University Catalog

Bachelor of Science with a major in Chemistry and a Concentration in Biochemistry


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Program Overview

The AU chemistry program is nationally accredited with students having the option of obtaining an American Chemical Society (ACS) certified degree. The biochemistry concentration provides a flexible curriculum to allow students to customize their education to suit their career aspirations.  This flexibility is especially well-suited for students completing pre-medical, pre-dental, or pre-pharmacy requirements.  Students can focus on a secondary area with a minor, or customize their degree with upper-division electives in any field as well as undergraduate research.

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.
  • A grade of C or better is required in all minor or upper division electives.
  • CHEM 4990  and CHEM 4993  (not to exceed 3 hours credit towards major electives) are highly recommended as minor or upper division electives.

Program Information

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

Degree Requirements


Core IMPACTS Courses: 42 Hours


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

Minor or Upper Division Electives and Free Electives: 22 Hours


Minor or Upper Division Electives: 11-14 Hours


A grade of C or better is required in all courses.  To be chosen with the assistance of the student’s faculty advisor.  The following courses are highly recommended:

Electives: 4-7 Hours


Select 4-7 hours of electives to complete the requirement.

Wellness Graduation Requirement: 4 Hours


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

Degree Total: 124 Hours


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