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Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

A summary of all degree requirements, as well as other departmental information, is available in the Chemistry Department Handbook. All chemistry majors should obtain a copy from the department office.

A degree in chemistry will require chemistry and cognate courses that add up to 69 credits.

Requirements for a Major in Chemistry (B.S.)

1. Degree Requirements

Students are required to complete the general university degree requirements as identified in the General Academic Policies section of the Grand Valley State University Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog.

2. Chemistry Courses

3. Elective Courses

Take any three:

4. Cognate Courses

Additional Information

Students in the chemistry major who transfer or change majors may make these substitutions with advisor approval:

Students in the chemistry major seeking a degree certified by the American Chemical Society (ACS) must also complete

  • at least 148 lab hours in additional elective CHM courses above the 200-level, which could include CHM 490 OR CHM 499, and
  • CHM 462 OR CHM 477 as one of their upper-level electives.

Suggested Order of Coursework

This option for a major (B.S.) in chemistry assumes students will complete the required skills and general education courses and select electives with the help of their advisor.

Year One

Year Two

Year Three

Year Four

Click here for the program description.



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