Note: Supporting courses suggested by most medical and dental schools are found in the Preprofessional Programs section of this catalog. The more rigorous chemistry, mathematics, and physics courses required for the chemistry majors will satisfy the minimum requirements listed there. Elective courses in biochemistry and in biological science are especially pertinent to these preprofessional programs.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.

BS    Biochemistry (74.5 hours*)

Students preparing for health-related fields (medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine) or those who desire an advanced degree (MS, PhD) in biochemistry, biology, or the health sciences receive excellent preparation from this degree program.

Major Requirements

1. No more than 3 hours of D credit is allowed in major courses.

2. The final 10 hours of required chemistry credit must be taken at BYU.

3. Complete the following:
   Chem 111, 112, 113, 201, 227, 351M, 352M, 354, 391, 462, 468, 481M, 482, 584, 586.

4. Complete 1 hour of the following:
   Chem 594R (two enrollments).

   Complete the following:

   Biol 100**, 340, 360.

   Math 112, 113.

   Phscs 121, 123, 220.

   Stat 221.

   After consulting with an advisor, complete 4 hours from the following:

   Chem 455, 489, 496R, 497R, 499R, 514, 518, 523, 552, 553, 561, 563, 565, 567, 569, 581, 583, 596R.
   
   Note: With prior approval, many 400- and 500-level courses in biology, integrative biology, microbiology and molecular biology, and physiology and developmental biology will fill this requirement.

Recommended Courses

Note: Supporting courses suggested by most medical and dental schools are found in the Preprofessional Programs section of this catalog. The more rigorous chemistry, mathematics, and physics courses required for the chemistry majors will satisfy the minimum requirements listed there. Elective courses in biochemistry and in biological science are especially pertinent to these preprofessional programs.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.

**See a department advisor for alternatives.

BS    Chemistry (74.5 hours*)

This is the preferred degree for chemistry majors (approved by the American Chemical Society) and those who desire an advanced degree (MS, PhD) in chemistry. It also provides excellent preparation for those individuals in preprofessional programs (e.g., medicine, dentistry, business, law).

Major Requirements

1. No more than 3 hours of D credit is allowed in major courses.

2. The final 10 hours of required chemistry credit must be taken at BYU.

3. Complete the following:
   Chem 111, 112, 113, 201, 227, 351M, 352M, 354, 391, 455, 461, 462, 464, 465, 481M, 514, 518, 521, 523.

4. Complete 1 hour of the following:
   Chem 594R.

   Complete the following:

   Biol 100**.

   Math 112, 113, 302.

   Phscs 121, 123, 220.

   After consulting with an advisor, complete 3 hours from the following:

   Chem 482, 496R, 497R, 499R, 552, 553, 561, 563, 565, 567, 569, 584, 586, 596R.
   
   Note: With approval, certain other 300-level and above courses in the allied fields of physics, statistics, engineering, and biology may be taken to satisfy this requirement.

Recommended Courses

Note: Elective courses, beyond the requirements above, should be selected in consultation with an advisor. The following should be given consideration: advanced chemistry, foreign languages (especially French, German, Japanese, and Russian), biological sciences, computer science, engineering, mathematics, physics, statistics.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.

**See a department advisor for alternatives.

BS   Chemistry Education (79.5 hours*, including licensure hours)

This degree provides preparation for professional high school teaching. High school chemistry teachers will find opportunities available and will know the satisfaction of guiding good students into essential and rewarding careers. Students should work closely with both the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and the David O. McKay School of Education Advisement and Certification Office.

Major Requirements

1. No more than 3 hours of D credit is allowed in major courses.

2. The final 10 hours of required chemistry credit must be taken at BYU.

3. Contact the Education Advisement and Certification Office for entrance requirements into the licensure program.

4. A teaching minor is not required for licensure. However, it is strongly recommended.

5. Complete the following:
   Chem 111, 112, 113, 201, 227, 351M, 352M, 391, 462.

6. Complete the following:
   Math 112, 113.
   Phscs 121, 123.

   Complete 3 hours from the following:

   Chem 354, 464, 465, 497R.

   Complete 10 hours from the following:

   Biol 100, 150.

   Chem 461, 481M.

   Geol 101 or 111.

   Math 302, 334, 343.

   Phil 423.

   Phscs 140, 145.

   Complete the Professional Education Component:

   1. Complete the following:
      CPSE 402.
      IP&T 286.
      Sc Ed 276R, 350, 353, 377R, 378, 379.

      Note: Fingerprinting and FBI clearance must be completed before entry into Sc Ed 377R.

      Complete 12 hours from one of the following:

      Sc Ed 476R, 496R.

*Hours include courses that may fulfill university core requirements.