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Chemistry

Earning a B.S. or B.A. in Chemistry from Georgian Court University has the ability to position you for a wide range of careers.

Today’s chemistry graduates can pursue teaching, laboratory work, or a career in the health or business arena. GCU offers several partnerships with other institutions and opportunities for hands-on learning. Additionally, the Honors Program awards students the ability to conduct independent research alongside a professor.

The undergraduate chemistry degree programs are only the beginning. If you want to go on to earn a doctoral degree from the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia in pharmacy or physical therapy, that’s also an option.

To earn this degree, you must successfully complete at least 120 credits, including your General Education requirements and the major requirements below.

Major Sequence

A minimum of 31 chemistry credits, plus courses in related areas, including:

Chemistry Courses
CH113General Chemistry I4
CH114General Chemistry II4
CH223Organic Chemistry I4
CH224Organic Chemistry II4
CH241Quant. Analysis4
CH304Chemical Literature2
CH331Quantum Chemistry4
or CH311 Biochemistry I
CH332Reaction Dynamics4
CH420Chemistry/Biochemistry Seminar1
Related Courses
PH121University Physics I4
PH122University Physics II4
MA115Calculus I4
MA116Calculus II4
Total Credits47


For more information on program requirements, consult the Undergraduate Catalog.

To earn this degree, you must successfully complete at least 120 credits, including your General Education requirements and the major requirements below.

Major Sequence

A minimum of 42 chemistry credits, plus courses in related areas, including:

Chemistry Courses
CH113General Chemistry I4
CH114General Chemistry II4
CH223Organic Chemistry I4
CH224Organic Chemistry II4
CH241Quant. Analysis4
CH304Chemical Literature2
CH331Quantum Chemistry4
CH332Reaction Dynamics4
CH334Inorganic Chemistry4
CH402Instrumental Analysis4
CH416Topics in Chemistry/Biochemistry3
CH420Chemistry/Biochemistry Seminar1
Related Courses
PH121University Physics I4
PH122University Physics II4
MA115Calculus I4
MA116Calculus II4
Strongly Recommended
MA215
Calculus III
Total Credits58


For more information on program requirements, consult the Undergraduate Catalog.

Add a flair of expertise to your science background when you earn a minor in chemistry from GCU. Gain insights into the scientific principles and discover real-world ways to apply what you learn in the lab.

Minor Sequence

A minimum of 23 hours of credit is required including:

CH113General Chemistry I4
CH114General Chemistry II4
CH223Organic Chemistry I4
CH224Organic Chemistry II4

At least 11 of these hours must be earned at Georgian Court.




For more information on program requirements, consult the Undergraduate Catalog.

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