Undergraduate Chemistry Degrees (for Majors)

Chemistry Programs at UB

Nearly all chemistry majors graduating in recent years from this university with an average of B or better, who elected graduate study were accepted at one or more first-rate graduate schools in the United States.

BS in Chemistry

Our department offers four degree programs, two in Chemistry and two in Medicinal Chemistry. The B.S. in Chemistry is primarily oriented toward students who choose Chemistry as a professional goal. This program meets the criteria for a degree suggested by the American Chemical Society, and students completing the B.S. can obtain ACS certification. Chemists are commonly categorized by their specific areas of interest.

BA in Chemistry

The B.A. in Chemistry program is a flexible course of study appropriate for students who desire a wider choice of options to meet their educational goals. For example, by selective substitutions in the basic program, students may broaden their background to prepare for work or further study in such fields as medicine, the biochemical and biophysical sciences, geochemistry, physics or computer science. The B.A. program also provides sufficient free electives so that students may select numerous courses from among the arts and social sciences. By taking elective courses in history, economics, English and political science, B.A. chemistry students can also prepare themselves for law or business school.

BA in Chemistry & Minor in Education

Also, an increasingly attractive option for many students is a B.A. in chemistry with a minor in teacher education. This program can lead to New York State Teaching Certificates in general science, chemistry and also physics, biology and/or mathematics.

BS in Medicinal Chemistry

The B.S. in Medicinal Chemistry is designed to provide the student with a basic chemical understanding of life processes and biological control and the laboratory skills necessary for research in medicinal chemistry. Depending on the choice of electives, the B.S. in medicinal Chemistry can provide an optimum background for employment as a B.S. level medicinal chemist in research institutes, industry and government; for entrance to graduate school in this or related areas; or for entrance to medical school.