About the Program
Chemistry at Purdue University has a ratio of 1 faculty member for every 8 undergraduates, which allows students to enjoy a great deal of individualized attention. It also offers opportunities for mentoring programs and cutting-edge undergraduate research in a wide range of fields from drug discovery to climate change. Chemistry majors can pursue one of two degrees: B.S. in chemistry, accredited by the American Chemical Society (ACS); or the more flexible B.S. with chemistry as a field of study.
Chemistry (ACS accredited) is designed primarily for students planning professional careers as chemists in industry, universities, or research institutes. This degree program fulfills the recommendations of the Committee of Professional Training of the ACS and graduates will be certified by the ACS as having fulfilled its recommended requirements.
This degree provides an excellent preparation for students pursuing graduate school in Chemistry.
There is also the opportunity to complete in five years a dual degree with chemical engineering if the student has been accepted into the College of Engineering.
Chemistry - American Chemical Society Website
Summary of Program Requirements
The Summary of Program Requirements for Chemistry - American Chemical Society is a comprehensive list of those categories which a student must fulfill in order to earn their degree. Unlike the full Detailed Program Requirements listed below, complete lists of selectives for any given category are not shown. These summaries are intended to be printer-friendly and less expansive in detail.
Detailed Program Requirements
Please see below for detailed program requirements and possible selective fulfillments.
CHEM-BSCHM
CHMA
120 Credits
2.0 GPA in CHM courses and 2.0 GPA overall
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