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.
Combined bachelor's to master's - B.S. in Chemistry/M.S. in Chemistry allows for completion
of a BS+MS in only 10 semesters. Undergraduate students in the BS in Chemistry program
accepted to the accelerated degree program option will be admitted to the M.S. in
Chemistry - Non-Thesis Option or the MS in Chemistry – Green Chemistry and Engineering
Concentration and allowed to complete up to three graduate level classes (nine credit
hours) during their final academic year of undergraduate studies. Students admitted
into the combined bachelor's to master's program must apply for admission to the College
of Graduate Studies for the semester that they intend to matriculate.
Undergraduate Admission Requirements
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.
