▲ Concentration in Biochemistry (BC)
Students planning professional careers in biochemistry, the pharmaceutical industry, medicine, biotechnology, or related fields with a chemistry emphasis should choose this program instead of the traditional BS in chemistry. This concentration provides students with a focus on biochemistry while retaining a strong chemistry foundation. Students are allowed to tailor the concentration to their interests with 9 credits of electives.
Students must fulfill all requirements for bachelor’s degrees including university general education requirements. In addition, students majoring in chemistry with a concentration in biochemistry must complete the following with a minimum GPA of 2.00. No more than two courses with a grade of D (1.00) may be applied to the major. (Through the course work below, they satisfy the university-wide requirements in natural science and quantitative reasoning.)
▲ Concentration in Chemistry Education (CHME)
Those interested in teaching high school chemistry should choose this concentration. This degree is approved by the American Chemical Society and leads to state licensure to teach in Virginia on completion of the degree.
Students must fulfill all requirements for bachelor’s degrees including university general education requirements . In addition, students majoring in chemistry education must present the following:
Notes:
The course work above satisfies university-wide requirements in natural science, information technology, and quantitative reasoning.
During the sophomore year, students should contact the Graduate School of Education to arrange to attend an information session and take the PRAXIS I and II exams.