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BS - Chemistry-Premedical Chemistry
What is the Premed Program in Chemistry?
Florida Tech graduates in the premed program in chemistry are in demand. With research opportunities beginning as early as the freshman year, many of our students are published researchers by the time they graduate. Our students are sought by the most prestigious graduate schools, and are employed in chemistry pursuits. With small classes, enthusiastic faculty, outstanding laboratory facilities and state-of-the-art equipment, why would you study chemistry anywhere else? Our premed program in Chemistry is designed for the student interested in a solid background in chemistry in preparation for a career in medicine or a related professional field. The curriculum includes all required course work to make the student competitive for admission to medical, dental or veterinary schools. The adviser to the premed program in chemistry provides up-to-date information on admission requirements for most of those schools, as well as admission test information.
Advantages
Why Florida Tech: Enjoy small classes and individualized attention Work with enthusiastic faculty on publishable research projects Use state-of-the-art instrumentation in excellent laboratory facilities Gain personalized research and training opportunities at the undergraduate level.
Curriculum
Curriculum program plans shown reflect current degree requirements. Previous academic year requirements can be accessed from the catalog page by choosing the appropriate academic year.
NOTE: This plan contains information approved too late for inclusion in the printed 2012–2013 University Catalog (Total credits required decrease from 131 to 129).
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry–Premedical Chemistry
| Major Code: | 7036 | Degree Awarded: | Bachelor of Science |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery Mode(s): | Classroom | Location(s): | Main Campus - Melbourne |
| Admission Status: | Undergraduate | Age Restriction: | No |
The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry – Premedical Chemistry is accredited by the American Chemical Society. This program prepares the graduate for the many diverse career opportunities available to the chemist in government, private industry and academia.
Premedical chemistry is designed for the student interested in a solid background in chemistry in preparation for a career in medicine or a related professional field. The curriculum includes all required coursework to make the student competitive for admission to medical, dental or veterinary schools. The adviser to this program provides up-to-date information on admission requirements for most of those schools, as well as admission test information.
Degree Requirements
Candidates for a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry – Premedical Chemistry must complete the minimum course requirements as indicated. Deviation from the recommended program can be made only with the approval of the student’s adviser and the concurrence of the department head.
Freshman Year
| FALL | CREDITS | |
| ASC 1000 | University Experience | 1 |
| BIO 1010 | Biological Discovery 1 | 4 |
| CHM 1101 | General Chemistry 1 | 4 |
| COM 1101 | Composition and Rhetoric | 3 |
| MTH 1001 | Calculus 1 | 4 |
| 16 | ||
| SPRING | CREDITS | |
| BIO 1020 | Biological Discovery 2 | 4 |
| BIO 1200 | Introduction to the Health Professions | 1 |
| CHM 1102 | General Chemistry 2 | 4 |
| COM 1102 | Writing about Literature | 3 |
| MTH 1002 | Calculus 2 | 4 |
| 16 | ||
Sophomore Year
| FALL | CREDITS | |
| CHM 2001 | Organic Chemistry 1 | 3 |
| CHM 2011 | Organic Chemistry Lab 1 | 2 |
| CHM 3301 |
Analytical Chemistry 1 |
3 |
| MTH 2001 | Calculus 3 | 4 |
| PHY 1001 | Physics 1 | 4 |
| PHY 2091 | Physics Lab 1 | 1 |
| 17 | ||
| SPRING | CREDITS | |
| BIO 2801 | Biometry | 4 |
| CHM 2002 | Organic Chemistry 2 | 3 |
| CHM 2012 | Organic Chemistry Lab 2 | 2 |
| HUM 2051 | Civilization 1 |
3 |
| PHY 2002 | Physics 2 | 4 |
| PHY 2092 | Physics Lab 2 | 1 |
| 17 | ||
Junior Year
| FALL | CREDITS | |
| BIO 2110 | General Genetics | 4 |
| BIO 4010 | Biochemistry 1 | 4 |
| CHM 3001 | Physical Chemistry 1 | 3 |
| CHM 3311 | Analytical Chemistry Lab 1 | 2 |
| PSY 1411 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| 16 | ||
| SPRING | CREDITS | |
| CHM 3002 | Physical Chemistry 2 | 3 |
| CHM 3302 | Analytical Chemistry 2 | 3 |
| CHM 3312 | Analytical Chemistry Lab 2 | 2 |
| COM 2012 | Research Sources and Systems | 1 |
| COM 2223 | Scientific and Technical Communication | 3 |
| Social Science Elective | 3 | |
| 15 | ||
Senior Year
| FALL | CREDITS | |
| CHM 3011 | Physical Chemistry Lab 1 | 2 |
| CHM 4001 | Inorganic Chemistry 1 | 3 |
| CHM 4700 | Physical Biochemistry | 1 |
| CHM 4800 | Undergraduate Research 1 (Q) | 3 |
| CHM 4900 | Chemistry Seminar | 0 |
| Humanities Core Course* | 3 | |
| Restricted Elective (CHM) | 3 | |
| 15 | ||
| SPRING | CREDITS | |
| CHM 3012 | Physical Chemistry Lab 2 | 2 |
| CHM 4900 | Chemistry Seminar | 0 |
| Free Elective | 3 | |
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts Elective | 3 | |
| Restricted Elective (CHM) | 3 | |
| Technical Elective | 3 | |
| 17 | ||
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED 129
| *Humanities Core Courses | |
| HUM 2052 | Civilization 2: Renaissance Through Modern |
| HUM 2142 | World Art History 2: Early Modern to Post-Colonial |
| HUM 2212 | British and American Literature 1 |
| HUM 2213 | British and American Literature 2 |
| HUM 2331 | American History: Pre-Columbian to Civil War Era |
| HUM 2332 | American History: From Reconstruction to the Present |
Not all humanities core courses are offered online or every term; check the current schedule of classes for humanities core options.
Dual-degree Option in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering
This option requires approximately one additional year of study and allows the student to complete bachelor’s degrees in both chemistry and chemical engineering.