Chemistry, BS

The Study of Matter and Energy

Chemistry is a part of everything. As a chemistry major, you will be taking chemistry courses that range from organic chemistry to physical chemistry to biochemistry and introduction to pharmaceutical sciences.

Chemistry for non-majors: Chemistry Minor

Opportunities for Chemistry Majors

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Chemistry Scholarships

There are various biology scholarships offered by the Department available to current Chemistry majors. Most of these scholarships are available to all students, including international students.

Chemistry Scholarships

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STEM Career Development

Our graduates in Chemistry are well prepared for the next step in their academic and/or professional lives. Students continue on to graduate school, industry positions, teaching positions, and professional programs.

STEM Careers

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Study Abroad

Study abroad is life-changing and essential for the modern student. Study abroad creates global awareness, enhances academic learning, develops leadership skills, adds to personal growth, and can help students advance their careers.

Study Abroad

Chemistry, BS Curriculum

This information is presented for informational purposes. In the event of a discrepancy between this page and the Undergraduate Bulletin, the Bulletin should always be used.

General Education Curriculum

In keeping with The W's Mission, the General Education Program provides students with the skills, knowledge, and values they need to become independent, productive members of society in our continually changing world.

The W's General Education Program provides a foundation in the liberal arts that includes knowledge in the historical, literary, aesthetic, scientific, and cultural traditions that shape the world, and fosters skills that allow students to become civically responsible life-long learners ready to adapt to new challenges.

All students who complete the Mississippi University for Women general education program will demonstrate:

Critical Thinking
Effective Communication
Cultural Literacy
Quantitative & Technology Skills
Understanding of Self, Global Societies, & the Natural World
Life-Long Learning

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Bachelor of Science Requirements

Students pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree must complete the following courses in their academic program:

8 semester hours of Laboratory Science
3 semester hours of Mathematics MA 113 (or higher)
6 semester hours of Science and/or Mathematics
3 semester hours of additional mathematics above MA 113 or computer applications/programming course

A total of 20 hours is required, and students may not double count credit hours in the above categories.

Major Courses

(at least 38 hours of chemistry with a grade of C or better required)

PSC 111 - General Chemistry I
PSC 111L - General Chemistry I Laboratory
PSC 112 - General Chemistry II
PSC 112L - General Chemistry II Laboratory
PSC 211 - Organic Chemistry I
PSC 211L - Organic Chemistry Lab I
PSC 212 - Organic Chemistry II
PSC 212L - Organic Chemistry Lab II
PSC 312 - Quantitative Analysis
PSC 450 - Physical Chemistry I
PSC 451 - Physical Chemistry II
PSC 461 - Instrumental Analysis
PSC 465 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

Select one from the following:

PSC 466 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
PSC 467 - Biochemistry
PSC 490 - Special Topics in Physical Sciences

Additional Requirements:

(grade of C or better required)

MA 181 - Calculus I
MA 182 - Calculus II

Select one sequence from the following: (8 Semester Hours)

PSP 211 - General Physics with lab
PSP 212 - General Physics with lab

PSP 213 - General Physics (Calculus Based) with lab
PSP 214 - General Physics (Calculus Based) with lab

Select one from the following: (3 Semester Hours)

SM 125 - Fortran
SM 135 - Programming in C++

SM 100 - Science/Mathematics Seminar

(Students are required to pass four semesters of SM 100, except for transfer students entering with 60 or more transfer hours who are required to pass three semesters of SM 100.)