Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (B.S.Ch.) - Major in Chemistry (6320)
The Department of Chemistry and Physics at the University of Tennessee at Martin has a three-fold mission in teaching Chemistry: first, to provide basic instruction to all students at the university in the concepts and methods of this central experimental science within the framework of a traditional liberal education designed to prepare the individual for productive citizenship in the modern world; second, to provide further instruction in basic science as a foundation for those students wishing to pursue professional studies in medicine and the related health sciences; and, third, to provide broadly based opportunities for advanced training for students who wish to pursue careers in chemistry or related professions either upon completion of a bachelor’s degree or following additional advanced study. Faculty are committed to mentoring students and to advancing the professions of chemistry and education through a full range of scholarly activities and service to both the campus and community.
The Department of Chemistry and Physics offers two Bachelor of Science degrees. The Bachelor of Science degree certified by the American Chemical Society (6320) has four concentration options, analytical, biochemistry, organic, and computational. Students pursuing any concentration are required to complete general education requirements and the appropriate BS requirements. The B.S. in chemistry (6310) has five concentrations: Chemical Sciences (6311), Pharmaceutical 3 + 1 (6312), Chemical Physics (6313), Health Sciences (6314), and Forensic Science (6315). The traditional Bachelor of Science degree with a major in chemistry and a minor in a second area (biology, mathematics, physics, geosciences, psychology, etc.) provides an excellent background for students planning careers in medicine or one of the other health sciences, in the emerging field of environmental sciences, or in virtually any technically based area.
For more information about the chemistry major, please contact:
Department of Chemistry and Physics
246 Latimer-Smith Engineering and Science Building
203 Hurt Street
Martin, TN 38238
chemistry@utm.edu
physics@utm.edu
731-881-7450
Major in Chemistry certified by the American Chemical Society (6320)
This curriculum is designed to follow the guidelines and recommendations set forth by the American Chemical Society for a professional degree program in chemistry at the undergraduate level. The program is fully accredited by the American Chemical Society (1155 Sixteenth Street NW, Washington, DC 20036, telephone 202-872-4589). Specific course requirements are outlined below.
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General Education Core Curriculum Requirements
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38 credit hours
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Bachelor of Science Requirements
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11 to 14 credit hours
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Major Core Requirements
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54 to 56 credit hours
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Concentration Requirements
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8 to 10 credit hours
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Minor
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Optional
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Electives
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2 to 9 credit hours
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TOTAL
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120 credit hours
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Electives
Complete elective hours to achieve 120 credit hours and achieve at least 42 credit hours of upper-division coursework. Elective hours include courses needed for employment, professional, or graduate school.