*Admissions and internal transfers into this program have been paused
The Chemistry B.A. degree is designed for students wishing to pursue a job or professional degree in a field outside of chemistry, but with a solid foundation in chemistry. It is an excellent option for students who wish to pursue careers in the health fields such as pharmacy, medical, or dental school.
A Chemistry degree combined with a Biology minor is an excellent gateway into the medical profession. Many medical school applicants possess Chemistry degrees coupled with key Biology courses to enhance their submission. These courses are also available to you at D'Youville (e.g., Anatomy & Physiology). Since the Chemistry major is housed within the Department of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Chemistry students are provided all of the graduate school and medical school entrance support as well as the utilization of the Pre-Professional Committee in the department.
Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental/Pre-Veterinary/Pre-Health
Students interested in attending medical school, dental school, veterinary school, or other health programs should refer to the Pre-Medical/Pre-Dental/Pre-Veterinary/Pre-Health Advising Track page for more details.
Students within the department must maintain a minimum of 2.0 G.P.A. in courses taken at D'Youville in coursework required for their major. Students who fail to earn this G.P.A. will be placed on probation in the major. Probation may continue for a maximum of three consecutive semesters or a total of four nonconsecutive semesters. Students who exceed these limits will be dismissed from the major. Students may appeal these decisions on academic status by submitting, in writing to the department chairperson, reasons why exceptional consideration may be justified.
Course Requirements for the Major
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| 30 |
| 33-34 |
| 16 |
| 12 |
| 30 |
| Total Credits | 121-122 |
In the Specific Areas of Concentration
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| CHE-101 | General Chemistry I | 3 |
| CHE-101L | General Chemistry Laboratory | 1 |
| CHE-102 | General Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHE-102L | General Chemistry Laboratory II | 1 |
| CHE-219 | Organic Chemistry | 3 |
| CHE-219L | Organic Chemistry Lab | 1 |
| CHE-220 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 |
| CHE-220L | Organic Chemistry II Lab | 1 |
| CHE-331 | Analytical Chemistry | 4 |
| CHE-321 | Physical Chemistry for the Life Sciences | 3 |
| or CHE-311 | Physical Chemistry I |
| CHE-401 | Inorganic Chemistry | 3 |
| 7 |
| Biochemistry
and Biochemistry Laboratory | |
| Instrumental Analysis | |
| Medicinal Chemistry | |
| Spectroscopy | |
| Survey of Organometallic Chemistry | |
| Total Credits | 33 |
In Other Academic Areas Required for the Major
Admission into the B.A. in Chemistry program requires a minimum high school average of 85%, a rank in the top 50% of one's class, and three years of high school Math and Science. Transfer students are required to have a minimum G.P.A. of 2.5.
