Pre-Medical and Pre-Dental Programs

Students who wish to prepare for entry into medical or dental school may choose to major in chemistry. While any of the three bachelor's programs will meet the minimum requirements, the Department of Chemistry recommends either the Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry or the Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. Prospective students should contact the Department of Chemistry premedical advisor.

Preallied Health Programs

Students who wish to prepare for entry into pharmacy or veterinary school, nursing, medical technology, physical therapy, or occupational therapy may choose to major in chemistry. Prospective students should contact the undergraduate advisor.

Chemistry as a Second Major

A person who satisfies the requirements for any other baccalaureate degree qualifies for having chemistry named as a second major upon completion of 27 semester hours from among CHEM 2321 (Organic Chemistry I), CHEM 2322 (Organic Chemistry II), CHEM 2182 (Organic Chemistry Laboratory II) and chemistry courses with higher numbers. The specific courses to be used must be approved by the undergraduate advisor and the chairman of the Department of Chemistry.

Teacher Certification

Students interested in earning a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree with a major in chemistry with secondary teacher certification, chemistry as a concentration in the science composite certification, or in chemistry or physical science as a second teaching field should refer to the Center for Professional Teacher Education section of the undergraduate catalog for teacher certification requirements.

Honors College

Students who qualify are urged to participate in the University Honors College. Students should enroll in honors sections of chemistry courses when available and should include CHEM 4381 (Honors Research) as approved by the undergraduate advisor.

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, Texas 76019-0065, USA

Phone:  (817) 272-3171

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