Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Chemistry is the study of the atomic and molecular structure of matter and is therefore a widely diverse subject with close links to almost all other areas of science and technology. It offers excellent undergraduate preparation for advanced study in areas ranging from the health professions to the physical and biological sciences and from business to law; an undergraduate degree in chemistry also affords direct entrance into government and industrial work. While offering a comprehensive instructional program supported by modern laboratory equipment, the Chemistry Department at Stetson places special emphasis on undergraduate research, small class size, and close attention to the needs and interests of the individual student.The department offers the ACS-certified B.S. degree in chemistry and in biochemistry, designated a professional degree by the American Chemical Society’s (ACS's) Committee on Professional Training and available only from those departments whose programs are approved by the ACS. All 200-level courses are foundations courses and 300-level courses are in-depth courses, as specified by the ACS. Chemistry majors take two units of general chemistry, five foundations courses, three in-depth courses, and the senior research project in order to fulfill the requirements for the ACS-certified major.