Track One - Select one of two advanced options with the track-one core. This track leads to a B.S. degree approved by the American Chemical Society. Designed for students who plan to continue their chemistry education in graduate school or seeking careers directly in the chemistry workforce. Provides a rigorous and complete chemistry foundation with the most extensive laboratory experience. Undergraduate research is strongly encouraged. |
Advanced Chemistry |
Knowledge and skills are developed in organic, analytical, physical and inorganic chemistry. Six advanced laboratory courses. Choice of electives that support career goals. requirements • courses by year • course checklist • course timetable• additional info |
Advanced Biochemistry |
The mix of advanced courses is modified to emphasize biochemistry principles and laboratory techniques. requirements • courses by year • course checklist • course timetable• additional info |
Track Two - Select one of eight specialized options with the track-two core. Students can earn a chemistry B.S. degree in four years while targeting a career direction in a second field or preparing for graduate school in chemistry or related areas. |
Biochemistry |
Designed for those interested in working in biotechnology areas. 9 courses in biology, biochemistry including lab, & genetics. A strong option for pre-pharmacy. requirements • courses by year • course checklist • course timetable• additional info |
Business |
Created for chemists interested in working in marketing and sales or starting a small business. Reduces time to obtain MBA at OSU. Good stepping stone for law school. 8 courses in accounting, law, finance, organizational systems. requirements • courses by year • course checklist • course timetable• additional info |
Chemical Education |
Designed to interface with the MS in Teaching program for high school teachers in Science & Math Education at OSU. 11 courses in teaching methods, a secondary area, and undergraduate teaching internship and seminar in chemistry requirements • courses by year • course checklist • course timetable• additional info |
Chemical Engineering |
Designed to offer selected chemical engineering concepts that may enhance career opportunities in areas such as electronics, polymers, and biotechnology. 9 courses in basic engineering & chemical engineering including mass and fluid transport, reaction engineering, & separations processes requirements • courses by year • course checklist • course timetable• additional info |
Environmental Chemistry |
Structured to provide a quality foundation for working in government, industrial or university labs studying the behavior of chemicals in the environment. 11 courses in biology, microbiology, toxicology, environmental chemistry and health, soil science, & hydrology requirements • courses by year • course checklist • course timetable• additional info |
Forensic Science |
A combination of courses designed to provide a chemistry major with a background in biology, biochemistry, and related areas and emphasis in analytical chemistry that is appropriate for work in a crime lab or to pursue a graduate degree in forensic science. requirements • courses by year • course checklist • course timetable• additional info |
Materials Science |
Customized to include applied courses in a variety of materials areas to enhance career opportunities in, for example, electronics, polymers and biotechnology. requirements • courses by year • course checklist • course timetable• additional info |
Premed |
Directed at students planning to apply to medical or dental school who also like chemistry as a second career pathway. 9 courses in biology, biochemistry, bioethics, genetics, & statistics. requirements • courses by year • course checklist • course timetable• additional info |
B.A. Degree - Designed for those interested in obtaining a broader background in liberal arts, including a foreign language, and may open up international opportunities, especially if coupled with OSU' s International Degree Program. This option includes a Second language requirement and additional liberal arts courses. requirements • courses by year • course checklist • course timetable • additional info |