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. 

2011-2012 Chemistry Degree Program Course Listing (DPCL)

2012-2013 Chemistry Degree Program Course Listing (DPCL)

2013-2014 Chemistry Degree Program Course Listing (DPCL)

2011-2012 Chemistry Minor Tracking Sheet

2012-2013 Chemistry Minor Tracking Sheet

2013-2014 Chemistry Minor Tracking Sheet

Freshman Fall Spring
Semester Totals 14 17
Total 31
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

 

Sophomore Fall Spring
Semester Totals 16 16
Total 32
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

 

Junior Fall Spring
Semester Totals 15 (16)* 15 (16)*
Total 30 (32)*
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

 

Senior Fall Spring
Semester Totals 15 (16)* 12 (13)*
Total 27 (29)*
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

 

Total Course Hours: 120 (124)*

* Honors requirements in parentheses.

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