Pre-Medical Chemistry Degree
Bachelor's of Science
Suggested Program of Study
This is a term-by-term sample course schedule (program map). The milestones listed below each year are designed to keep you on course to graduate in four years. A sample schedule is provided as a general guideline to help you build a schedule each term. Your courses must be selected with your academic advisor to satisfy all core curriculum and other requirements. Refer to the for the most current curriculum. View a course checklist. The following electives will strengthen your application to medical school: BIOL 2651, 2652, 3700, 4250, and 4500.
Year 1
Fall
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Principles of Chemistry I/ Laboratory I4
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First Year Seminar1
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Precalculus or Trigonometry3
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Composition I3
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American Government3
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Total credit hours
Spring
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Principles of Chemistry II/ Laboratory II4
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Analytic Geometry and Calculus I4
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Composition II3
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United States History to 1865 or United States History since 18653
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Total credit hours
Milestones: Complete Principles of Chemistry sequence and legislative course requirements. Students registering for CHEM 1200 should complete the Chemistry Placement Test to see if they qualify for CHEM 1211. Completing CHEM 1200 may be necessary but it will delay enrollment in all subsequent chemistry classes. GPA should be 2.0 or higher. Complete 6 hours of a modern foreign language through Core or Elective courses. We strongly suggest that you join the ßÏÀÖÔ° chapter of the American Chemical Society (SMACS). Mathematics helps us understand chemistry so students should begin CHEM 1211 with a good foundation of college algebra and trig. Students placed in MATH 1111 or 1112 should try to complete MATH 1113 (Precalculus) and Calculus I and II sequence as soon as possible. Calculus I and II are pre-requisites for Physical Chemistry.
Year 2
Fall
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Organic Chemistry I4
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Sophomore Seminar 11
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Analytic Geometry and Calculus II4
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Quantitative Analysis4
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Core or Elective3
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Total credit hours
Spring
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Organic Chemistry II4
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Principles of Biology I/ Laboratory I4
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Core or Elective4
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Elementary Statistics3
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Total credit hours
Milestones: ≥2.0 GPA. Complete Math, English, and Organic Chemistry requirements. We strongly suggest that you explore research (CHEM 4910), internship (CHEM 4800), and other opportunities that will prepare you for a career in chemistry.
Year 3
Fall
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Biochemistry I3
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Principles of Biology II/ Laboratory II4
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Introductory Physics I or Principles of Physics I4
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Inorganic Chemistry4
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Total credit hours
Spring
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Laboratory Techniques in Biochemistry2
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Introductory Physics II or Principles of Physics II4
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Core or Elective6
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Biochemistry II3
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Total credit hours
Milestones: ≥2.0 GPA. Complete Physics and Biochemistry requirements. We strongly suggest that you explore summer research, internship, and other opportunities. By spring of your junior year, you should decide if you want to pursue a minor in another subject. Submit your graduation application. Visit the Office of Career Opportunities and begin planning for life after ßÏÀÖÔ°. Electives depend on your career goals. You should discuss this with your faculty mentor. Electives must be chosen to give 39 total upper-division hours.
Year 4
Fall
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Physical Chemistry I4