Chemistry Degree Requirements

Entrance to Major Requirements

In order to be eligible for entrance to the Chemistry major, a student must have:

• Attained at least a 2.00 cumulative grade-point average
• Completed and earned both a grade of C or better and a combined grade point average of at least 2.50 in each of the following courses: CHEM 110, CHEM 111, CHEM 112, CHEM 113, CHEM 210, MATH 140, and MATH 141. Note: If courses are repeated, only the higher grade will be used in this calculation.
• Please visit the Penn State Undergraduate Bulletin for the latest up-to-date Chemistry degree requirements.

Grade-Related Graduation Requirements

• A grade of C or better in all Chemistry courses, including 400-level electives
• An overall GPA of 2.0 or higher

Degree Requirements

For the Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, a minimum of 120 credits is required:

• General Education:  45 credits
• Requirements for the Major:  86 credits
• Additional Electives:  3 credits

14 of the 45 credits for General Education are included in the Requirements for the Major. This includes: 8 credits of GN courses; 6 credits of GQ courses.

Degree Checklist

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For those without a PSU account, the latest updates to our Chemistry B.S. Degree Requirements, please visit the University Bulletin.