The Department of Chemistry at UI offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry with three options: Professional, General, and Pre-Medical.

The Professional option is an American Chemical Society accredited program and intended for those people who will pursue work directly in the field of chemistry or pursue graduate work and obtain an M.S. or Ph.D. in a chemistry related field. The required courses follow a tight prescription and are heavily oriented towards science, math, and of course, chemistry.

The General option is for people who will probably work in a job or field that is related to chemistry, such as sales or law, or perhaps in a hospital or manufacturing capacity. Chemistry will probably not be the major focus of the next position. This option allows a more diverse study plan with more courses that can be chosen by the student.

The Pre-Medical option is intended as preparation for those going on to Medical, Dental, or other Professional schools. This option allows more choices to be made so the student can prepare for the Professional entrance exams and for the curriculum one will encounter at the next level of education.

All of these options are similar in the first three years of study, but differences are pronounced in the last year. The Professional option will find its students enrolled in specialized chemistry courses. The General option might find a student focusing on business coursework or perhaps environmental science. The specifics depend on the student. For the Pre-Medical option, the student will enroll in biology, biochemistry, or other courses that will help prepare for admission to medical or dental school.

By selecting a link below, you will find the specifics of each option. There is a list of courses and an example of a typical study plan. Please note the study plans are suggestions and modifications are possible. They can be difficult for the new student to understand. Use them as a starting point and discuss your options with your advisor and other students. It is important to begin with a plan. Modifications to the plan are possible, but it’s good to have a general path to follow when you begin. The education you receive at UI is ultimately your responsibility, but you should work with your advisor to maximize your benefits.

University CORE Requirements:
 

CORE Requirements general to all Majors at the UI

Requirements:

BS in Chemistry, Professional Option

BS in Chemistry, General Option

BS in Chemistry, Pre-Medical

 

Minor in Chemistry

Study Plan Example:

BS in Chemistry, Professional Option

BS in Chemistry, General Option

BS in Chemistry, Pre-Medical Option

 

BS in Chemistry, Forensics Option