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Holistic Learning

The Department of Chemistry at HPU believes that new knowledge in the chemical sciences is only generated in the laboratory through research. Top programs of undergraduate education in chemistry utilize undergraduate research as the vehicle for the preparation of chemistry majors who not only attend highly competitive graduate and professional programs, but also are sought by these programs. The expectation is that the majority of graduates with this degree will attend graduate school in the chemical sciences or closely-aligned fields.

Course Requirements 2022/2023

Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry

Degree Requirements	Credits
Major Requirements	49
University Core Requirements	36-44
Electives	35-43
Total	128

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Degree Requirements	Credits
Major Requirements	68
University Core Requirements	36-44
Electives	16-24
Total	128

Requirements for B.A. in Chemistry

Course	Course Title	Credits
CHM 1010 or CHM 1510	General Chemistry I or General Chemistry I, Majors	3
CHM 1011 or CHM 1511	General Chemistry I, Laboratory or General Chemistry I Laboratory, Majors	1
CHM 1020 or CHM 1520	General Chemistry II or General Chemistry II, Majors	3
CHM 1021 or CHM 1521	General Chemistry II Laboratory or General Chemistry II Laboratory, Majors	1
CHM 2510	Organic Chemistry I	3
CHM 2511	Organic Chemistry I Laboratory, Majors	1
CHM 2520	Organic Chemistry II	3
CHM 2521	Organic Chemistry II Laboratory, Majors	1
CHM/BCH 2990	Research & Writing in Chemistry/Biochemistry	3
CHM 3030	Quantitative Analysis	4
CHM 3060	Instrumental Analysis	4
MTH 1410	Calculus I	4
MTH 1420	Calculus II	4
PHY 1510	General Physics I	3
PHY 1511	General Physics I Laboratory	1
PHY 1520	General Physics II	3
PHY 1521	General Physics II Laboratory	1
Two 3-credit chemistry electives at the 3000-level or higher (6)*
CHM 3110	Inorganic Chemistry	3
CHM 4010	Elements of Physical Chemistry	3
CHM 4020	Advanced Topics in Physical Chemistry	3
Course Descriptions

*CHM 4500 will not fulfill this requirement.

Requirements for B.S. in Chemistry

Course	Course Title	Credits
CHM 1010 or CHM 1510	General Chemistry I or General Chemistry I, Majors	3
CHM 1011 or CHM 1511	General Chemistry I, Laboratory or General Chemistry I Laboratory, Majors	1
CHM 1020 or CHM 1520	General Chemistry II or General Chemistry II, Majors	3
CHM 1021 or CHM 1521	General Chemistry II Laboratory or General Chemistry II Laboratory, Majors	1
CHM 2510	Organic Chemistry I	3
CHM 2511	Organic Chemistry I Laboratory, Majors	1
CHM 2520	Organic Chemistry II	3
CHM 2521	Organic Chemistry II Laboratory, Majors	1
CHM 3030	Quantitative Analysis	4
CHM 3060	Instrumental Analysis	4
CHM 3110	Inorganic Chemistry	3
CHM 311X	Advanced Topics Laboratory	4
BCH 2990	Research & Writing in Chemistry/Biochemistry	3
BCH 3010 or BCH 3510	Biochemistry I or Biochemistry I, Majors	3
CHM 4010	Elements of Physical Chemistry	3
CHM 4011	Laboratory in Physical Chemistry	1
CHM 4020	Advanced Topics in Physical Chemistry	3
CHM 4990	Seminar in Chemistry and Biochemistry	1
MTH 1410	Calculus I	4
MTH 1420	Calculus II	4
PHY 2010	Fundamentals of Physics I	4
PHY 2020	Fundamentals of Physics II	4
Choose one course from the following:
PHY	Any 2000 or higher level physics (PHY) course	4
STS/CSC 1600	Introduction to Data	4
CSC 1610	Introduction to Programming for Data Analytics	4
CSC 1710	Introduction to Programming	4
CSC 1705	Python Programming	4
STS 2910	Introduction to Statistical Analysis	4
STS 3005	Probability and Statistics for Engineers	4
MTH/PHY 2050	Mathematical Methods in Engineering and Physics	4
MTH 2410	Calculus III	4
Select one 3-credit chemistry elective at the 3000-level or higher (3)* Course Descriptions

*CHM 4500 will not fulfill this requirement.

Career Opportunities

Students in the chemistry and biochemistry programs at High Point University have gone on to many wonderful careers after college. The interdisciplinary nature of the subject has led to outcomes as diverse as criminology to prenatal screening, agriculture to cosmetics, and home healthcare diagnostics to tailored drug therapies. The number of jobs for chemists is 96,200. Median pay for all occupations is $34,750. Median pay for chemists is $73,060. Students with degrees in chemistry or biochemistry currently have careers as/in:

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At High Point University, our emphasis on global perspectives is designed to provide students with opportunities to enhance their international awareness and to develop their cross-cultural communication skills. Study abroad is strongly encouraged as a part of this emphasis on global studies. With a variety of extraordinary options at some of the most prestigious universities in the world, students at High Point University are encouraged to study abroad as early as the summer after their freshman year. Employers are looking for more than just a degree; they want well-rounded individuals who have familiarity with diverse cultures, special skills, and knowledge of the world around them.

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