Overview of UVM Chemistry Undergraduate Degree Requirements

Degrees Offered in Chemistry:

• Bachelor's of Science Degree (BS)

  • Accredited degree with the American Chemical Society
  • Focuses more on chemistry and less on liberal arts
  • Requires an additional upper level course in chemistry and research credit in chemistry (vs. the BA)

• Bachelor's of Arts Degree (BA) – General Concentration

  • Very similar to the BS degree, but does not have two extra chemistry degree requirements
  • However, a BA degree students may add these two courses to their schedule
  • Requires that the College of Arts and Sciences BA degree requirements be met:
    • Complete all 7 areas of liberal arts study, including a foreign language
    • Requires a minor

Either the BS or the BA (general concentration) degree prepares students for graduate study in chemistry or a variety of related disciplines

• Bachelor's of Arts Degree (BA) – Biomolecular Concentration

  • Requires chemistry core courses, but does not require the depth of chemistry courses as per the BS or BA (general) degrees
  • Adds coursework in the biological sciences
  • Often used as a major to prepare for a postgraduate medical degree program

• Bachelor's of Arts Degree (BA) – Environmental Concentration

  • Requires chemistry core courses, but does not require the depth of chemistry courses as per the BS or BA (general) degrees
  • Adds coursework in environmental sciences
  • Used as preparation for beginning a career in environmental science