Chemistry majors interested in pursuing health profession careers, such as pharmacy and medicine, are encouraged to pursue this health sciences emphasis. Coursework focuses on those courses which are pre-requisites for the various health professions, as part of the emphasis. This program offers flexibility in course work so students are prepared for health related entrance exams such as the MCAT.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Note: The information below provides convenient links to some of the courses required for this degree; however, it should not be used as a course registration guide. Please refer to the official Lander University Academic Catalog for the most accurate and up-to-date program requirements.
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS1 | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|
|
Humanities and Fine Arts |
6 |
| 3 | |
| 3 | |
| PHYS 201 or PHYS 211 | 4 |
| 3 | |
| ENGL 101 | 3 |
| ENGL 102 | 3 |
| 3 | |
| Approved Foreign Language | 3 |
| LINK 101 | 1 |
| FALS 101 (15 FALS-approved events) | 0 |
| 4 | |
| Approved General Education Electives2 |
6 |
| Total General Education Requirements | 42 |
1 For approved courses see the General Education section
2 Students are required to take at least one Global Issues and Cultures course prior to graduation
| MAJOR PROGRAM CORE REQUIREMENTS | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|
| CHEM 111 | 4 |
| CHEM 112 | 4 |
| CHEM 198 | 1 |
| CHEM 199 | 1 |
| CHEM 221 | 4 |
| CHEM 222 | 4 |
| CHEM 299 | 1 |
| CHEM 330 | 5 |
| CHEM 331 | 4 |
| CHEM 401 | 4 |
| 3 |
| MAJOR PROGRAM ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|
| BIOL 111 | 4 |
| BIOL 112 | 3 |
| BIOL 202 | 3 |
| BIOL 203 | 3 |
| Choose three of the following: | 9-10 |
| Total Major Program Requirements | 60-61 |
| Additional Electives | 17-18 |
| TOTAL FOR BS DEGREE | 120 |
- Coursework must include at least 30 hours earned in 300 or above level courses, of which 12 hours must be in the major.
- See the 4-year major guide for recommended order in which to take courses
