Chemistry

Majors:

• Bachelor of Arts, Chemistry
• Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
• Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
• Bachelor of Science, Medicinal-Pharmaceutical Chemistry

Minor:

• Chemistry

The B.S. in Chemistry (BS-CHM) program is approved by the American Chemical Society for the training of professional chemists, and provides students with the opportunity to perform an original research project under the direction of a faculty mentor. BS-CHM majors electing to perform research typically select their faculty mentor and project during the first term of their junior year. The research project may be conducted over the entire senior year, but is more commonly conducted over a ten-week period during the summer following the junior year. In either case, the project culminates in the senior year with enrollment in CHM 498, the submission of an acceptable thesis, and the presentation of a seminar in CHM 490 . Additional research work to a maximum total of six semester hours may be elected provided the work extends beyond two semesters.

The B.S. in Biochemistry (BCM) program prepares students for careers in the biochemical and life sciences. BCM majors may elect to conduct an original research project in biochemistry or a related chemical sub-discipline. In all other respects these biochemically-related research projects are identical to those detailed for the BS-CHM program above.

The B.S. in Medicinal-Pharmaceutical Chemistry (MCM) program is designed for students pursuing careers in medicine, pharmacy or forensic chemistry, and provides a focused preparation in the analysis and synthesis of compounds of pharmacological significance. MCM majors may elect to conduct an original research project, typically in synthetic or analytical chemistry. In all other respects these research projects are identical to those detailed for the BS-CHM program above.

The B.A. in Chemistry (BA-CHM) program prepares students for a wide range of interdisciplinary professions, and consists of a curriculum in which the traditional B.S. curriculum has been modified, most notably in mathematics, physics, and advanced chemistry. The BA-CHM program is accordingly somewhat flexible, and affords students a wide selection of courses in the humanities and social sciences. BA-CHM majors are free to choose courses which prepare them for careers in medicine, dentistry, optometry, veterinary medicine, biochemistry, education, law, and other professions which require a science background.

A minor in chemistry consists of twenty semester hours. Typically these consist of 8 credit hours of general chemistry (CHM 123, 123L, 124, 124L), 8 credit hours of organic chemistry (CHM 313, 313L, 314, 314L), 3 credit hours of physical chemistry (CHM 302, 303 or 304), and one credit hour in basic molecular spectroscopy (CHM 317). Of these, the physical chemistry course is the only requirement.

• Official secondary transcripts (in language of original issue). Transcripts of all previously attended secondary schools, including dates of attendance, all subjects studied, grades earned and marks achieved on examinations;
  • Transcripts not issued in English should be accompanied by a certified English translation.
  • Proof of completion must also be provided in the form of a graduation date listed on the transcript, a diploma, or a certificate of completion. If secondary schooling is still in progress, this must be submitted as soon as completed and prior to enrollment at the University of Dayton.
  • Transcripts may be submitted directly from the secondary school to the University of Dayton via:
    • Mailed to Office of Recruitment and Admission, University of Dayton, 300 College Park, Dayton OH 45469-2713
    • E-transcript sent to: [email protected]. 
    • Emailed to [email protected]
• Proof of English Proficiency. If your native language is not English, you are required to submit proof of English proficiency by submitting TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, DET, SAT or ACT scores. Your scores should be sent to the University of Dayton directly from the testing center using code 1834 or for the ACT, code 3342.
  
  
• Financial documentation. F-1 and J-1 students must provide a letter of financial support and a bank statement showing sufficient funds to cover the first year of study. These may be emailed to [email protected] OR mailed to the address above.
  
  

Application, including the essay. Student may apply through the University of Dayton Application or the Common Application. There is no application fee.