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Nov 21, 2024
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2024-2025 Augusta University Catalog
Bachelor of Science with a Major in Chemistry and a Concentration in Medicinal Chemistry
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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 medicinal chemistry concentration focuses the curriculum on organic and analytical areas to complement the medicinal chemistry courses. Students will learn about drug design, mechanism of action of drugs, classes of drugs, and modern methods of synthesis. Major elective hours allow customization of the degree and facilitate the ability to satisfy prerequisite courses for pre-medical, pre-dental, or pre-pharmacy preparation. Participation in undergraduate research may be completed for credit towards major electives and is highly recommended.
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.
- Choose upper division courses to total a minimum of 6 hours.
- CHEM 3990 , CHEM 4990 and CHEM 4993 (not to exceed three hours credit towards major electives) highly recommended.
Program Information
- Program Length: 4 Years
- Academic Focus Area: Science and Mathematics [STEM]
- CIP Code: 40.0501
- Program Code: 1BS-CHEM
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Field of Study Courses: 18 Hours
Non-Core Courses and Spillover hours: 11 Hours
Major Concentration: 36 Hours
Major Electives: 6 Hours
Select upper-division courses for a minimum total of 6 hours. The following are highly recommended:
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
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