Overview

Degree Requirements

The Chemistry, Biochemistry program of The University of North Carolina at Charlotte requires a total of 120 credit hours. Students may choose from the ACS-certified degree or the non-certified degree. A Major in Chemistry leading to the ACS-certified B.S. degree with a Concentration in Biochemistry requires a minimum of 48 credit hours of chemistry courses, 12 credit hours of mathematics courses, and 8 credit hours of physics courses.

The non-certified B.S. degree with a Concentration in Biochemistry follows the same requirements as the ACS-certified degree with the following exceptions: (1) a minimum of 44 credit hours in chemistry are required, and (2) CHEM 4121 is not required.

Cooperative Education Program

Students majoring in Chemistry may obtain practical work experience in chemistry before graduation by participating in the Chemistry Cooperative Education Experience any time after the completion of Sophomore year and CHEM 2132.

A minimum GPA of 2.5 overall and 2.5 in chemistry is required. At least two semesters of full-time work assignments on alternating semesters must be completed concurrent with enrollment in CHEM 3500. Advisors will assist students to design a schedule that accommodates both work assignments and the upper-division chemistry courses which are normally offered on alternate semesters. Experiences are arranged in coordination with the University Career Center.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

General Chemistry

Modern Laboratory Methods

Organic Chemistry

Quantitative Analysis

Physical Chemistry

Principles of Biochemistry

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Charlotte, United States

Disciplines

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General requirements

Minimum GPA: 2.0; students with prior credit earned at UNC Charlotte must have a minimum overall and Chemistry GPA of 2.0

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Pay the $75 application fee

Submit an official high school transcript.

Submit one required essay
SAT or ACT test scores (Optional)

Tuition Fees

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20018 USD / year

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20018 USD / year

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3812 USD / year

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Living costs

Charlotte

United States

1133 - 2060 USD / month

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