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    Jul 03, 2025  
2025-2026 Augusta University Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Augusta University Catalog

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

Location(s): On Campus


Program Overview

The AU chemistry program is accredited by an accepted accrediting body 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 .

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:

Free Electives: 4-7 Hours


Select 4-7 hours of electives from any non-WELL courses to complete the requirement.

Wellness Graduation Requirement: 4 Hours


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

Degree Total: 124 Hours