Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
The chemical industry in the United States employs roughly 870,000 scientists in a variety of fields ranging from materials scientists designing the next generation solar cell to analytical chemists studying atmospheric phenomena to forensic crime scene specialists helping to identify and quantify trace evidence.
An ACS accredited degree in chemistry from Loyola University prepares students to enter directly into industry or pursue an advanced degree in any field of chemistry. Indeed, recent graduates have been accepted into prestigious graduate programs at universities across the country including Stanford, Rice, University of Southern California, and the University of North Carolina.
Our ACS accredited degree focuses on providing students with nationally competitive classroom and laboratory instruction coupled with a dynamic undergraduate research program providing all students the opportunity to engage first hand in graduate-level research at an undergraduate pace.
Please take a moment to peruse our website to learn more about this program and Loyola’s undergraduate research opportunities. You may also want to visit the American Chemical Society’s website to learn more about career opportunities in the chemical sciences and planning your college career.
Degree Plan
Listed below is a recommended degree plan. We strongly encourage students to meet with their academic advisor to develop a personalized plan. This ensures that they are prepared for their careers when they leave Loyola.
Download the Degree Program Course Listing (DPCL) for this major
| Freshman | Fall | Spring | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major | CHEM A105 — A106 General Chemistry I & II Lecture | 3 | 3 |
| Major | CHEM A107 — A108 General Chemistry I & II Lab | 1 | 1 |
| Adjunct | MATH A257 — A258 Calculus I & II | 4 | 4 |
| Foreign Language | A100 — A101/First Year | 3 | 3 |
| Common Curriculum | 3 | 6 | |
| Semester Totals | 14 | 17 | |
| Total | 31 | ||
| Sophomore | Fall | Spring | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major | CHEM A300 — A301 Organic Chemistry I&II Lecture | 3 | 3 |
| Major | CHEM A302 — A303 Organic Chemistry I&II Lab | 2 | 2 |
| Adjunct | PHYS A110 — A111 Basic Physics I&II and Lab I&II | 5 | 5 |
| Adjunct | MATH A310, A200, or A260 or PHYS A117 | 0 | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | 3 | |
| Common Curriculum | 3 | 0 | |
| Semester Totals | 16 | 16 | |
| Total | 32 | ||
| Junior | Fall | Spring | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major | CHEM A306 — A307 Physical Chemistry Lecture | 3 | 3 |
| Major | CHEM A320 — A330 Integ Lab I & II | 3 | 2 |
| Major | CHEM A350 Inorganic Lecture | 0 | 3 |
| Major | CHEM A498 — A498 Research | (1)* | (1)* |
| Major | CHEM A493 Oral Presentation | 0 | 1 |
| Adjunct | Science/Math Elective | 3 | 0 |
| Common Curriculum | 6 | 6 | |
| Semester Totals | 15 (16)* | 15 (16)* | |
| Total | 30 (32)* | ||
| Senior | Fall | Spring | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major | CHEM A415 Modern Analytical Chemistry | 0 | 3 |
| Major | CHEM A400 Biochemistry Lecture I | 3 | 0 |
| Major | CHEM A400 Level Electives** | 3 | 2 |
| Major | CHEM A498 — A498 Research | (1)* | (1)* |
| Common Curriculum | 9 | 6 | |
| Elective | 0 | 1 | |
| Semester Totals | 15 (16)* | 12 (13)* | |
| Total | 27 (29)* | ||
| Total Course Hours: | 120 (124)* |
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* Honors requirements in parentheses.