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Dec 01, 2024
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Undergraduate Record 2024-2025
Chemistry, B.A.
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Return to: College of Arts & Sciences: Degree Programs
The Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry is a flexible program designed to prepare the student for further study in a wide range of fields. With a minimum number of required courses, the program permits the student to design an undergraduate program uniquely suited to individual needs. This table shows the suggested sequence of required courses. Candidates not following the normal course sequence should consult an advisor as early as possible. General Area Requirements and electives are chosen by the candidate in conference with an advisor; they must include courses that meet other College requirements (Foreign Language, Academic Writing, Humanities, etc.).
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Universal Curriculum Requirements
To be awarded a degree from the College of Arts and Sciences, students are required to complete universal curriculum requirements in addition to the program requirements provided below. The school universal curriculum requirements can be found on the school Degree Programs page .
Grade Standards
Candidates for degrees must complete, with a grade point average of at least 2.000, a minimum of 120 credits composed of required courses, General Area Requirements, and electives. Student must also meet all other College degree requirements.
First Year - Credits: 24-34
- General Area Requirements or electives - Credits: 05-20
Second Year - Credits: 24-34
- General Area Requirements or electives - Credits: 4-17
Third Year - Credits: 24-34
- General Area Requirements or electives - Credits: 12-22
Fourth Year - Credits: 3-34
The fourth year of the program is adaptable to individual student interests. Students may choose elective courses from any 4000 or greater level course in physical, organic, inorganic, analytical, or biological chemistry. It need not be specified at the time of declaring the major.
- General Area Requirements or electives: 0-31
- CHEM Elective – 4000-level or higher, excluding laboratory research courses - Credits: 3
Distinguished Majors Program
Students may apply for the Distinguished Majors Program (DMP) anytime but no later than January 15th of their graduating year. Applications and inquiries should be made to the Undergraduate Programs Coordinator prior to the beginning of the seventh semester. The DMP consists of a cumulative GPA of 3.400 or higher by the time the student graduates, along with specified course requirements within the B.A. or B.S. programs and two semesters (six credits) of study or research under the supervision of a faculty member. The results of the research will be submitted in written form and presented to a public audience and to a faculty committee. Additional information can be obtained from the Undergraduate Programs Office of the Department of Chemistry or at http://chemistry.as.virginia.edu/distinguished-majors-program
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