The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Chemistry is the professional degree in the field of chemistry and requires a minimum of 120 hours of course work and upon completion, students meet the minimum standards of the American Chemical Society as specified by its Committee on Professional Training.  Degree recipients are therefore certified by the American Chemical Society and are eligible for full membership in the world’s largest scientific society. The bachelor program in chemistry at UToledo has been continuously certified for over 70 years.

Chemistry majors study the properties, composition and structure of matter- and how matter changes and impacts everyday life.  Chemistry is considered a cornerstone of the natural sciences and can lead to a wide range of careers in many different and diverse fields.

The B.S. degree in Chemistry provides students with a strong foundation

• in the traditional subdisciplines of chemistry- analytical, biochemistry, inorganic, organic, and physical
• in laboratory skills emphasizing hands-on training with advanced instrumentation in modern facilities
• in research working with faculty on projects that span the entire field of chemistry and biochemistry

Prepares students to

• continue their studies in graduate school toward the Masters or Ph.D. in chemistry or biochemistry
• enter professional programs such as law, business, medicine, and forensic or veterinary science   
• gain employment with significant responsibility in laboratories in the chemical, pharmaceutical, biotech, clinical and allied professional industries. 

Students pursuing a chemistry or biochemistry major may not elect the P/NC option in major or related courses, or prerequisites for these courses, except as noted in specific course descriptions. Students pursuing a BS/BA in Chemistry cannot double major with a BS/BA in Biochemistry, or minor in Chemistry.  The minor in Green Chemistry and Engineering or the certificate in Analytical Chemistry are permitted.

• Chemistry , BS
• Chemistry – ACS-Certified Concentration, BS
• Chemistry – Materials Chemistry Concentration, BS
• Chemistry - Pre-Medical Professions Concentration, BS
  

A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in chemistry courses is required for graduation with this degree.

Chemistry – ACS-Certified Concentration, BS

A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in chemistry courses is required for graduation with this degree.

Combined bachelor's to master's - B.S. in Chemistry (ACS-Certified Concentration or Materials Chemistry Concentration)/M.S. in Chemistry

Undergraduate students in the B.S. in Chemistry (ACS-Certified Concentration or Materials Chemistry Concentration) program accepted to the accelerated degree pipeline program option will be admitted to the SM-CHEM-MS (M.S. in Chemistry -  Non-Thesis Option) or the SM-CHEM-MS-GRCE (M.S. in Chemistry – Green Chemistry and Engineering Concentration)  and allowed to complete up to three graduate level classes (nine credit hours) during their final academic year of undergraduate studies. Students admitted into the pipeline program must apply for admission to the College of Graduate Studies for the semester that they intend to matriculate. They will then continue in  to the graduate program upon completion of the undergraduate degree requirements. The graduate coursework (up to nine hours) may be applied to completion of both undergraduate and graduate degree requirements. It will be the joint responsibility of the faculty and administrators in the undergraduate and graduate programs to supervise students admitted to the combined program option, to ensure that the limit of nine hours taken as an undergraduate is strictly enforced, and to request that the College of Graduate Studies change their matriculation from Undergraduate to Graduate when they meet all undergraduate degree requirements. 

The following provisions apply for classes taken for graduate credit:

1) graduate classes taken at The University of Toledo only after the student is accepted in the program,

2) For students in the B.S. Chemistry/M.S. Chemistry (Non-Thesis Option) pipeline, the following courses may be included in the approved nine semester hours of graduate credit taken as an undergraduate: CHEM 6200, 6210, 6300, 6310, 6320, 6330, 6340, 6400, 6410, 6420, 6430, 6440, 6500, 6510, 6520, 6570, 6600, 6610, 6620, 6700, 6710, 6720, 6730, 6800, 6810, 6820, 6830, 6850, 6940, 6950, 6980. The choice of courses should be relevant to the agreed upon plan of study.  

3) For students in the B.S. Chemistry/M.S. Chemistry (Green Chemistry and Engineering Concentration) pipeline, the approved nine semester hours of graduate credit taken as an undergraduate should include CHEM 6200, CHEM 6210, and CHEE 6010. Substitutions to these courses may be made with authorization of advisor. 

4) Students interested in the combined program must submit a graduate admission application to the College of Graduate Studies. 

Combined bachelor's to master's - B.S. in Chemistry(ACS-Certified Concentration or Materials Chemistry Concentration)/M.S. in Cosmetic Science and Formulation Design

Undergraduate Hybrid Program - Thesis and non-thesis OptionMaster's students in need to complete the  B.S. following courses as a partial fulfillment of their requirement for an MS degree: in Chemistry (ACS-Certified Concentration or Materials Chemistry Concentration) program who are accepted into the accelerated degree pipeline program option will be admitted to the PH-CSFM-MS (M.S. in Cosmetic Science and Formulation Design) and allowed to complete up to nine credit hours or graduate courses after reaching junior status. Students must request admission into the pipeline program through their advisor no earlier than the spring of their sophomore year and no later than the summer after their junior year. To qualify for the pipeline program, an undergraduate student must have a GPA of at least 2.7 and have the permission of their advisor.  Students accepted into the pipeline program will develop a plan of study in consultation with their advisors in Chemistry and Cosmetic Science and must apply for admission to the College of Graduate Studies for the semester that they intend to matriculate. 

Once the student is admitted to the graduate program, there will be two matriculations, (1) undergraduate program will remain primary and (2) graduate program becomes secondary. They will then continue into the graduate program upon completion of the undergraduate degree requirements. The graduate coursework (up to nine hours) completed in the final undergraduate year may be applied to completion of both undergraduate and graduate degree requirements. It will be the joint responsibility of the faculty and administrators in the undergraduate and graduate programs to supervise students admitted to the combined program option, to ensure that the limit of nine hours taken as an undergraduate is strictly enforced, and to request that the College of Graduate Studies change their matriculation from Undergraduate to Graduate when they meet all undergraduate degree requirements.  When the student applies for graduation from the undergraduate program an automatic registration hold is placed on student records. However, as there is a second active program tied to the student’s record, the Registrar’s Office will send the list of students with an active graduate matriculation to COGS to ensure that future registration at the graduate-level is not restricted.

The following provisions apply for classes taken for graduate credit: 1) Graduate classes taken at The University of Toledo only after the student is accepted in the BS/MS program, 2) For students in the B.S. in Chemistry/M.S. in Cosmetic Science and Formulation Design pipeline, the following courses may be included in the approved nine semester hours of graduate credit taken as an undergraduate:

PHPR 5800        Cosmetic Ingredients and Product Forms
PHPR 5820        Cosmetic Trends and Claims
PHPR 5830        Cosmetic Regulations, Ethics, and Practices

These will count as electives towards 120 credit hours for the B.S. in Chemistry and are required courses for the M.S. in Cosmetic Science and Formulation Design.

 Chemistry – Materials Chemistry Concentration, BS 

A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in chemistry courses is required for graduation with this degree.

Combined bachelor's to master's - B.S. in Chemistry (Materials Chemistry Concentration)/M.S. in Chemistry

Undergraduate students in the BS in Chemistry (Materials Chemistry Concentration) program accepted to the accelerated degree pipeline program option will be admitted to the SM-CHEM-MS (MS in Chemistry -  Non-Thesis Option) or the SM-CHEM-MS-GRCE (MS in Chemistry – Green Chemistry and Engineering Concentration)  and allowed to complete up to three graduate level classes (nine credit hours) during their final academic year of undergraduate studies. Students admitted into the pipeline program must apply for admission to the College of Graduate Studies for the semester that they intend to matriculate. They will then continue in  to the graduate program upon completion of the undergraduate degree requirements. The graduate coursework (up to nine hours) may be applied to completion of both undergraduate and graduate degree requirements. It will be the joint responsibility of the faculty and administrators in the undergraduate and graduate programs to supervise students admitted to the combined program option, to ensure that the limit of nine hours taken as an undergraduate is strictly enforced, and to request that the College of Graduate Studies change their matriculation from Undergraduate to Graduate when they meet all undergraduate degree requirements. 

The following provisions apply for classes taken for graduate credit:

1) graduate classes taken at The University of Toledo only after the student is accepted in the program,

2) For students in the BS Chemistry(Materials Chemistry Concentration)/MS Chemistry (Non-Thesis Option) pipeline, the following courses may be included in the approved nine semester hours of graduate credit taken as an undergraduate: CHEM 6200, 6210, 6300, 6310, 6320, 6330, 6340, 6400, 6410, 6420, 6430, 6440, 6500, 6510, 6520, 6570, 6600, 6610, 6620, 6700, 6710, 6720, 6730, 6800, 6810, 6820, 6830, 6850, 6940, 6950, 6980. The choice of courses should be relevant to the agreed upon plan of study.  

3) For students in the BS Chemistry(Materials Chemistry Concentration)/MS Chemistry (Green Chemistry and Engineering Concentration) pipeline, the approved nine semester hours of graduate credit taken as an undergraduate should include CHEM 6200, CHEM 6210, and CHEE 6010. Substitutions to these courses may be made with authorization of advisor. 

4) Students interested in the combined program must submit a graduate admission application to the College of Graduate Studies. 

Combined bachelor's to master's - B.S. in Chemistry (Materials Chemistry Concentration)/M.S. in Chemical Engineering

Undergraduate students in the BS in Chemistry (Materials Chemistry Concentration) program who are accepted into the accelerated degree pipeline program option will be admitted to the EN-CHME-MS (MS in Chemical Engineering) and allowed to complete up to nine credit hours or graduate courses after reaching junior status. Students must request admission into the pipeline program through their advisor no earlier than the spring of their sophomore year and no later than the summer after their junior year. To qualify for the pipeline program, an undergraduate student must have completed CHEM 3730 and 3740, PHYS 2130, MATH 2850, and MATH 2860, and have a GPA of at least 3.0 in CHEM courses and the permission of their advisor. Students accepted into the pipeline program will develop a plan of study in consultation with their advisors in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and must apply for admission to the College of Graduate Studies for the semester that they intend to matriculate. 

Once the student is admitted to the graduate program, there will be two matriculations, (1) undergraduate program will remain primary and (2) graduate program becomes secondary. They will then continue into the graduate program upon completion of the undergraduate degree requirements. The graduate coursework (up to nine hours) completed in the final undergraduate year may be applied to completion of both undergraduate and graduate degree requirements. It will be the joint responsibility of the faculty and administrators in the undergraduate and graduate programs to supervise students admitted to the combined program option, to ensure that the limit of nine hours taken as an undergraduate is strictly enforced, and to request that the College of Graduate Studies change their matriculation from Undergraduate to Graduate when they meet all undergraduate degree requirements.  When the student applies for graduation from the undergraduate program an automatic registration hold is placed on student records. However, as there is a second active program tied to the student’s record, the Registrar’s Office will send the list of students with an active graduate matriculation to COGS to ensure that future registration at the graduate-level is not restricted.

The following provisions apply for classes taken for graduate credit: 

1) Graduate classes taken at The University of Toledo only after the student is accepted in the BS/MS program.

2) For students in the B.S. in Chemistry (Materials Chemistry Concentration)/M.S. in Chemical Engineering pipeline, students must take CHEM 3730 and 3740 or CHEM 3710 and 3720, PHYS 2130, MATH 2850, and MATH 2860 before beginning graduate-level coursework.

3) For students in the B.S. in Chemistry (Materials Chemistry Concentration)/M.S. in Chemical Engineering pipeline, three of the following courses may be included in the approved nine semester hours of graduate credit taken as an undergraduate:

CHEE 6010        Green Engineering Principles         3
CHEE 6500        Advanced Chemical Reaction Engineering   3
CHEE 6510        Advanced Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics    3
CHEE 6550        Advanced Fluid Mechanics           3

These will count as electives towards 120 credit hours for the B.S. degree and are required courses for the EN-CHME-MS.

Combined bachelor's to master's - BS in Chemistry(Materials Chemistry Concentration)/MS in Cosmetic Science and Formulation Design

Undergraduate students in the SM-CHEM-BS (BS in Chemistry, Materials Chemistry Concentration) program who are accepted into the accelerated degree pipeline program option will be admitted to the PH-CSFM-MS (MS in Cosmetic Science and Formulation Design) and allowed to complete up to nine credit hours or graduate courses after reaching junior status. Students must request admission into the pipeline program through their advisor no earlier than the spring of their sophomore year and no later than the summer after their junior year. To qualify for the pipeline program, an undergraduate student must have a GPA of at least 2.7 and have the permission of their advisor.  Students accepted into the pipeline program will develop a plan of study in consultation with their advisors in Chemistry and Cosmetic Science and must apply for admission to the College of Graduate Studies for the semester that they intend to matriculate. 

Once the student is admitted to the graduate program, there will be two matriculations, (1) undergraduate program will remain primary and (2) graduate program becomes secondary. They will then continue into the graduate program upon completion of the undergraduate degree requirements. The graduate coursework (up to nine hours) completed in the final undergraduate year may be applied to completion of both undergraduate and graduate degree requirements. It will be the joint responsibility of the faculty and administrators in the undergraduate and graduate programs to supervise students admitted to the combined program option, to ensure that the limit of nine hours taken as an undergraduate is strictly enforced, and to request that the College of Graduate Studies change their matriculation from Undergraduate to Graduate when they meet all undergraduate degree requirements.  When the student applies for graduation from the undergraduate program an automatic registration hold is placed on student records. However, as there is a second active program tied to the student’s record, the Registrar’s Office will send the list of students with an active graduate matriculation to COGS to ensure that future registration at the graduate-level is not restricted.

The following provisions apply for classes taken for graduate credit: 

1) Graduate classes taken at The University of Toledo only after the student is accepted in the BS/MS program.

2) For students in the BS in Chemistry/MS in Cosmetic Science and Formulation Design pipeline, the following courses may be included in the approved nine semester hours of graduate credit taken as an undergraduate:

PHPR 5800        Cosmetic Ingredients and Product Forms
PHPR 5820        Cosmetic Trends and Claims
PHPR 5830        Cosmetic Regulations, Ethics, and Practices

These will count as electives towards 120 credit hours for the B.S. degree and are required courses for the PH-CSFM-MS.

Chemistry - Pre-Medical Professions Concentration, BS

A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in chemistry courses is required for graduation with this degree.

Below is a sample plan of study. Consult your degree audit for your program requirements.

• Chemistry , BS
• Chemistry – ACS-Certified Concentration, BS
• Chemistry – Materials Chemistry Concentration, BS
• Chemistry - Pre-Medical Professions Concentration, BS

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    Chemistry , BS

See course catalog for pre- and co-requisites.

Electives without recommendation are to be determined by the student using Banner Degree Audit program to determine which courses fulfill requirements and then by student interest of courses presented as satisfying the requirement.

Chemistry – ACS-Certified Concentration, BS

 Chemistry – Materials Chemistry Concentration, BS

Chemistry - Pre-Medical Professions Concentration, BS 

• PLO 1. Demonstrate a mastery of foundational concepts in mathematics and physics.
• PLO 2. Demonstrate a mastery of fundamental concepts, principles, and methods in organic, inorganic, physical, analytical and biochemistry, including atomic and molecular structure, thermodynamics principles, chemical kinetics, chemical reactivity, and synthetic methodology.
• PLO 3. Make observations, formulate hypotheses, understand theory and application of chemical instrumentation, design and carry out experiments, analyze and interpret data, and use equations, models and statistics to test and apply these concepts.
• PLO 4. Communicate technical information clearly and accurately in written, oral and visual formats.
• PLO 5. Locate and use information in the primary literature and research databases.
• PLO 6 Critically read, assess, and evaluate scientific publications, presentations and data.
• PLO 7. Understand and observe proper safety, ethical, and professional practices.
• PLO 8. Apply the concepts and practices of chemistry to areas outside the laboratory, including societal and policy issues.