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Chemistry, B.A.


The B.A. in Chemistry is recommended for students preparing for professional schools, a career in chemistry, and secondary teaching licensure. 

All program-level Admissions and Progression Requirements are in addition to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte Admission Requirements .

Admission Requirements


Freshmen and Transfers

  • See University Admission Requirements  
  • Minimum GPA:  2.0; students with prior credit earned at UNC Charlotte must have a minimum overall and Chemistry GPA of 2.0
  • Declaration of Major: Students are eligible to declare a B.A. in Chemistry major upon admission to UNC Charlotte
  • Transferable Credit Hours:  24

Currently Enrolled Students

  • Minimum GPA: 2.0
  • Complete the Change of Major Form and meet with the Chemistry Advising Coordinator

Degree Requirements


A Major in Chemistry leading to the B.A. degree consists of a minimum of 32 credit hours of chemistry courses, 6 credit hours of mathematics courses, and 8 credit hours of physics courses.

General Education Courses (31-32 credit hours)


For details on required courses, refer to the General Education Program .  Students with a Major in Chemistry should plan on taking the following courses that meet both general education and major requirements:

Foreign Language Requirement (0-8 credit hours)


For details on required courses, refer to the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences Foreign Language Requirement 

Elective Course Notes:


Pre-Professional Studies

Students majoring in Chemistry who are planning future studies in medicine, dentistry, or other allied health professions should choose CHEM 4165  and take as electives BIOL 2120  and BIOL 2130 . At least one additional BIOL course at the 3000- or 4000-level is recommended.

Careers in Chemical Industry

Students planning to pursue employment in chemical industry or other careers requiring a background in chemistry should choose CHEM 3113  or CHEM 4111  as a chemistry elective.

Related Courses (14 credit hours)


Unrestricted Elective Courses


As needed to complete the credit hours required for graduation.

Degree Total = 120 Credit Hours


Cooperative Education Program


Students majoring in Chemistry may obtain practical work experience in chemistry before graduation by participating in the Chemistry Cooperative Education Experience any time after the completion of Sophomore year and CHEM 2132 .  A minimum GPA of 2.5 overall and 2.5 in chemistry is required.  At least two semesters of full-time work assignments on alternating semesters must be completed concurrent with enrollment in CHEM 3500 . Advisors will assist students to design a schedule that accommodates both work assignments and the upper-division chemistry courses which are normally offered on alternate semesters. Experiences are arranged in coordination with the University Career Center.

Progression Requirements


Students who have declared a major in Chemistry remain in good academic standing within the department if the following criteria are met:

A student whose Chemistry GPA is below 2.0 is placed on provisional continuation status.  Should the Chemistry GPA remain below the required level after three successive semesters, the student is ineligible for continuation in bachelor degree programs in Chemistry.  Students may declare the Chemistry major again if their Chemistry GPA rises to the requisite level if they were previously dropped from the major.

Students attempting CHEM 1251 , CHEM 1251L , CHEM 1252 , CHEM 1252L , CHEM 2131 , CHEM 2131L , CHEM 2132 , CHEM 2132L , and CHEM 3111  for the third time are placed on provisional continuation status.  Students who earn a grade of D, F or W in the third attempt are ineligible for continuation in bachelor degree programs in Chemistry.

Additionally, students must earn a C or above in all required chemistry courses for the major, including the chemistry elective course required for the B.A. degree.  A student may petition for a one-time exemption to this requirement.

A minimum chemistry GPA of 2.0 is required to graduate.  

Honors Program


For details about the Honors Program in Chemistry, visit the program page .