BA/BS in Chemistry

Bethel's Chemistry B.S. is a major certified by the American Chemical Society. The sequence runs through general and organic chemistry, quantitative and instrumental analysis, inorganic chemistry, thermodynamics and kinetics, quantum chemistry and biochemistry. A course on laboratory safety and chemical hygiene sits early in the program, and seminars on research, professional development and presenting results come later. The major is 60 to 62 credits within a 122-credit degree. Some biology prerequisites may be waived for chemistry majors, and the chemistry major cannot be paired with a chemistry minor. Courses carry credit toward both the major and Bethel's broader liberal arts curriculum, so students also take general education studies that widen their perspective beyond one discipline. Anyone considering the program should review the current catalog entry for the complete course list, any listed prerequisites and updates to requirements, since offerings can change from year to year.