To see more about what you will learn in this program, visit the Learning Outcomes website!

Chemistry is a diverse and growing field that is full of academic and career opportunities for undergraduate students. Our two degree programs offer flexibility in choosing the appropriate academic path to fulfill your interest and career goals.  

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Chemistry is built around the core sub-disciplines of chemistry with the addition of elective coursework in a chosen field. This program is designed to train you for a career outside of traditional laboratory work.  

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemistry program is certified by the American Chemical Society and trains you for entry in the chemical workforce or graduate school in the chemical sciences.  

The Chemistry Honors Program offers students a challenging program of advanced study where they can develop independence, collaborative skills and a deeper understanding of chemistry required for careers in both industry and graduate school.

Outside of the classroom, students in Chemistry actively share their passion for chemistry with others, including the next generation of scientists. Opportunities in this area are possible through participation in our student groups: 

• Alpha Chi Sigma – professional co-ed chemistry fraternity; benefits students not only by helping with their studies but also by providing projects and activities that teach the roles of leadership and management
• American Chemical Society – the student chapter of the ACS takes part in activities including tours of local research facilities, trips to national and regional conferences, and presentations by guest speakers
• Cosmetic Chemistry Club - open to all students interested in learning about cosmetics and the industry behind them; connects students to the cosmetic industry through guest speakers, company visits, and other activities

Undergraduate research can be one of the most rewarding aspects of your academic experience at NC State. Research offers opportunities to make pioneering discoveries at the forefront of science, using instrumentation and techniques far more sophisticated than those you would encounter in standard laboratory courses. Students often co-author publications in peer-reviewed journals and present their research at conferences. For more information on getting involved, please contact our Undergraduate Research Coordinator.

For more information about this program, visit our website.

Contact

Dr. Kirsten Kramer
Co-Director of Undergraduate Programs
919.515.6322
kdaykin@ncsu.edu

Dr. Marion Martin
Co-Director of Undergraduate Programs
919.515.3836
mmarti24@ncsu.edu

Ms. Robin Tanner
Undergraduate Programs Coordinator
919.515.2561
robin_tanner@ncsu.edu

Dr. Tatyana Smirnova
Undergraduate Research Coordinator
tismirno@ncsu.edu

Dr. Ana Ison
Chemistry Honors Program Director
aison@ncsu.edu

Plan Requirements

Chemistry Advanced Electives

  Advanced Writing

 Statistics

 Communications

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No grades below a C- are permitted.

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For students that did not enroll in COS 100 during their first semester, a GEP-Interdisciplinary Perspectives course may substitute for COS 100.

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Communications requirement must be selected from COM 110, 112, 201, 202, 211, 289. The Communications requirement may not be used to satisfy the GEP requirements; it is taken in addition to the GEP.

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Advised Electives are designed to allow students to concentrate in areas related to their professional goals. Advised Electives will be planned by the student in consultation with their academic advisor.  At least 15 credit hours must be at the 300 level or higher with remaining credit hours being fulfilled by courses at the 200 level or above (exceptions to the 200 level course restriction include BIO 181, BIO 183, and FL* 1** courses that are not in your language of proficiency).  Courses used to meet GEP requirements cannot also be used to meet Cross Discipline Electives requirements.   

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Statistics requirement must be selected from ST 311, 350 (or BUS 350), 370.

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Free Elective courses can NOT be CH 100, C 111, MA 100, MA 101, MA 103, MA 107, MA 108, MA 111, MA 121, MA 131, MA 231, PY 131, PY 211, PY 212, ENG 100. 100-level Foreign Language Courses (FL*, LAT, GRK, PER) can be used if not satisfying the language proficiency requirement. 

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The two course sequence: CH 431 plus CH 433 can substitute for CH 331.

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Advanced Writing course must be selected from ENG 214, 281, 287, 288, 289, 316, 323, 331, 332, 333, 425. The Advanced Writing course may not be used to satisfy the GEP requirements; it is taken in addition to the GEP. 

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Choose from among the following: CH 335/PSE 335, CH 403, CH 415, CH 435, CH 441, CH 495, CH 5xx or CH 7xx. 

Semester Sequence

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