CHEM:BS - Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
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Admissions Requirements for the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry
See general university admission requirements at admissions.fiu.edu.
Admission to the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with Honors program
To be a candidate for the honors in chemistry degree a student must first:
1. Be admitted to the BS in Chemistry program with a lower division GPA of at least 3.5 in science and math courses, and an overall GPA of at least 3.2,
2. Have completed at least twelve semester hours of chemistry courses,
3. Have arranged to be sponsored by a tenured or tenure-earning faculty researcher, and
4. Submit a letter to the Chemistry Undergraduate Committee requesting permission to pursue the honors program course of study.
5. Note: Any exceptions to these admissions criteria must be approved by the Undergraduate Program Director.
Other Curricular Offering: Combined BS in Chemistry to MS in Chemistry Accelerated Degree Pathway
A student admitted to the combined degree pathway will be considered to have undergraduate status until the student applies for graduation from their bachelor’s degree program. Upon conferral of the bachelor’s degree, the student will be granted graduate status and be eligible for graduate assistantships. Only 5000-level or higher courses, and no more than the number of credits specified by the program catalog, may be applied toward both degrees.
Completion Requirements:
Completed Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry at FIU Required:
(1) 9 credits (3 courses) selected from graduate chemistry core courses. Required courses must be completed with an average of “B” or higher, and only one course may receive a grade less than “B-“.
(2) Electives: 3 courses selected from the Chemistry Graduate Elective Offerings.
(3) 9 credits of Thesis Research and 2 credits of Thesis. 1 credit of Colloquium.
(4) Overlap: Up to 3 graduate level courses (9 credits) may be used to satisfy both the Bachelor’s and Master’s degree requirements.
The B.S. in Chemistry program is certified by the American Chemical Society and prepares the student for graduate study or a professional career as a chemist in industry, in government service, or in secondary school teaching. (Students interested in secondary teacher certification with the BS in Chemistry should contact the College of Arts, Sciences and Education Center for Academic Services at (305) 348-2978. However, note that the BA in Chemistry includes the option of a Chemistry Education Major.)
Admissions Requirements for the Combined BS in Chemistry to Master of Science (MS) in Chemistry Accelerated Degree Pathway
To be considered for admission to the combined bachelor’s/master’s degree pathway, students must have completed at least 75 credits in the bachelor’s degree program at FIU and meet the admissions criteria for the graduate degree program to which they are applying. Students need only apply once to the combined degree pathway; the application is submitted to Graduate Admissions typically before the student starts the last 30 credits of the bachelor’s degree program.
Admissions Requirements
(1) Current enrollment in the Bachelor of Science program in chemistry at FIU.
(2) Current GPA of 3.2 or higher.
(3) Three letters of recommendation.
(4) Approval of the Chemistry Graduate Committee.
Other Curricular Offering: Combined BS in Chemistry to MS in Forensic Science Accelerated Degree Pathway
A student admitted to the combined degree pathway will be considered to have undergraduate status until the student applies for graduation from their bachelor’s degree program. Upon conferral of the bachelor’s degree, the student will be granted graduate status and be eligible for graduate assistantships. Only 5000-level or higher courses, and no more than the number of credits specified by the program catalog, may be applied toward both degrees.
Completion Requirements
Completed Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry at FIU.
Required:
(1) course Forensic Biology
(2) course Forensic Chemistry
(3) course Forensic Analysis
(4) Required courses must be completed with an average of “B” or higher, and only one course may receive a grade of less than “B-“.
(5) Electives: 5 courses selected from the Forensic Science Graduate Elective Offerings.
(6) 6 credits of Thesis Research and 1 credit of Thesis.
(7) 1 credit of Colloquium.
(8) Overlap: Up to 3 graduate level courses (9 credits) may be used to satisfy both the Bachelor’s and Master’s degree requirements.
Academic Progression Requirements
Students admitted to the university are admitted directly to their chosen major. Students are expected to make good progress based on critical indicators, such as GPA in specific courses or credits earned. In cases where students are not making good progress, a change of major may be required. Advisors work to redirect students to more appropriate majors when critical indicators are not met.
Admissions Requirements for the Combined BS in Chemistry to MS in Forensic Science Accelerated Degree Pathway
To be considered for admission to the combined bachelor’s/master’s degree pathway, students must have completed at least 75 credits in the bachelor’s degree program at FIU and meet the admissions criteria for the graduate degree program to which they are applying. Students need only apply once to the combined degree pathway, but the application must be submitted to Graduate Admissions before the student starts the last 30 credits of the bachelor’s degree program.
Admissions Requirements
(1) Current enrollment in the Bachelor of Science program in chemistry at FIU.
(2) Current GPA of 3.2 or higher.
(3) Three letters of recommendation.
(4) Approval of the Chemistry Graduate Committee.
For a list of all state-approved common prerequisites, including alternatives, visit https://cpm.flvc.org.
Students are required to enroll in a mathematics course in both the Fall and Spring terms and in the Summer term, if needed.
Students admitted in the Fall or Summer terms must successfully complete MAC 1105 with a grade of C or better by the end of their first Spring term and complete MAC 1147 with a grade of C or better by the end of their second Fall term.
Students admitted in the Spring term must successfully complete MAC 1105 with a grade of C or better by the end of their first Fall term and complete MAC 1147 with a grade of C or better by the end of their second Spring term.
The PHYX048/PHYX049 sequence is required for the Bachelor in Science degree. It is an option for the Bachelor in Arts degree.
The PHYX053/PHYX054 sequence is not accepted for the Bachelor in Science degree.
Either the General Physics sequence or the Organic Chemistry Sequence must be taken at the lower division. Whichever is not taken must be taken before the degree is granted.
60 credits, of which 48 must be 3000 level courses and above
course may not be used to satisfy this requirement.
Students are required to take a nationally-normed chemistry examination in their last semester before graduation.
Pre-Medical, Dentistry, Veterinary, Optometry Curricula
Students who have satisfied the requirements for either the BA or the BS degree in chemistry will also have satisfied the course requirements for admission to professional schools in the above areas. The BA in Chemistry degree (Biochemistry Concentration) includes additional course work relevant to the career objectives of the student. Interested students should consult the Pre-Health Advisor at (305) 348-0515.
Cooperative Education
Students seeking the baccalaureate degree in chemistry may also take part in the Cooperative Education Program conducted in conjunction with Career and Talent Development in the Division of Student Affairs. The student spends one or two semesters fully employed in an industrial or governmental chemistry laboratory. For further information consult the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry (305) 348-2606470, or Career Services at (305) 348-2423 (MMC) or (305) 919-5770 (BBC).
There are no majors associated with this program.
Graduation Requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with Honors program
1. Completion of all requirements for the BS in Chemistry with a minimum GPA of 3.5 in science and math courses and overall GPA of 3.2.
2. Completion of an honors research project in collaboration with a faculty advisor. The results of the research project must be written in the form of an honors thesis which is written in American Chemical Society-style publication format. The student must register for Undergraduate Research (CHM 4910L) and receive a grade of “B” or better. The faculty advisor and the departmental Undergraduate Research Committee must judge the thesis as suitable in style and content for publication in an appropriate American Chemical Society journal.
3. Submission of two completed and approved copies of the Honors Thesis must be presented to the Chemistry Department office; one copy is to be kept in the department, and the second copy is to be housed in the University library.
4. The results of the research project must be presented orally to an audience of peers and faculty members from all science department honors programs. The presentation will be graded by the Undergraduate Research Committee, and the student must receive a score of 4 or 5 on a 5-point scale for their presentation.
1. Completion of all requirements for the BS in Chemistry with a minimum GPA of 3.5 in science and math courses and overall GPA of 3.2.
2. Completion of an honors research project in collaboration with a faculty advisor. The results of the research project must be written in the form of an honors thesis which is written in American Chemical Society-style publication format. The student must register for Undergraduate Research (CHM 4910L) and receive a grade of “B” or better. The faculty advisor and the departmental Undergraduate Research Committee must judge the thesis as suitable in style and content for publication in an appropriate American Chemical Society journal.
3. Submission of two completed and approved copies of the Honors Thesis must be presented to the Chemistry Department office; one copy is to be kept in the department, and the second copy is to be housed in the University library.
4. The results of the research project must be presented orally to an audience of peers and faculty members from all science department honors programs. The presentation will be graded by the Undergraduate Research Committee, and the student must receive a score of 4 or 5 on a 5-point scale for their presentation.