Degree Requirements: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree is the professional degree in the field of chemistry. The B.S. in Chemistry degree at UToledo meets the minimum standard of the American Chemical Society as specified by its Committee on Professional Training, so that the degree recipients are certified by the American Chemical Society and are eligible for full membership in the society. The Chemistry program at UToledo has been continuously certified for over 60 years.

Chemistry majors study the properties, composition and structure of matter- and how matter changes and impacts everyday life. Chemistry is considered a cornerstone of the natural sciences and can lead to a wide range of careers in many different and diverse fields.

The B.S. in Chemistry with a Materials Chemistry Concentration provides specialized study in materials chemistry as a part of the B.S. in chemistry degree. Materials Chemistry takes a chemical approach to the design, synthesis and characterization of useful materials, with a deep understanding of chemistry making it distinct from traditional materials science and applied physics.

The B.S. in Chemistry with a Business Focus combines an excellent foundation in scientific skills with a background in business through the completion of a business minor in the College of Business and Innovation. (The minor is the General Minor for Non-Business Students. In the plan of study, the computing and statistics courses are waived for chemistry students.)

The B.S. degree is often the degree of choice for students wishing to continue their studies in graduate school toward a Master's, Ph.D. or other professional programs. Students earning the B.S. degree in chemistry also typically gain employment with significant responsibility in laboratories in the chemical, pharmaceutical, clinical and allied professional industries. Students pursuing a chemistry or biochemistry major may not elect the P/NC option in major or related courses, or prerequisites for these courses, except as noted in specific course descriptions. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 in chemistry courses is required for graduation with this degree.

Admission Requirementsfor Direct-From-High-School and First-Time Freshman

The B.S. in Chemistry requires 120-121 credit hours (which includes the 44 hours of required CHEM courses).

The B.S. in Chemistry - Materials Chemistry concentration requires 120-122 credit hours (which includes the 59 hours or required CHEM courses.)

Detailed course/program requirements, which can be completed in four years, can be found in the UToledo Course Catalog. (Consult your degree audit for your program requirements.)

Beginning with the Fall 2017 Semester, students will only be able to enroll in MATH and 1000-level CHEM courses if they have earned a grade of C or better in the prerequisite MATH or CHEM course. To enroll in 2000-4000 level CHEM courses, students must earn a C- or better in the prerequisite course. Students with a catalog year prior to Fall 2017 may request an override of this requirement from the instructor if they earned a grade of D- or above in the prerequisite course.

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Degree Requirements: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry