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Chemistry - Pre-Medical Emphasis, B.S. in Chem.


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Description


Chemistry majors complete courses providing a solid background in the physical sciences and mathematics, together with a sequence of courses in general, organic, inorganic and physical chemistry. Lecture classes are complemented by laboratories that give hands-on experience in chemical methods and instrumentation. The department also strongly encourages undergraduate students to become involved in laboratory research under the supervision of a faculty member. Undergraduate research is an outstanding learning opportunity that cannot be found in class work alone.

The Pre-Medical Emphasis is designed for students interested in medicine, dentistry, and related health professions. It includes a strong curriculum in chemistry as well as courses in the biological sciences required by professional schools.

Contact Information


213 Chemistry Building
(775) 784-6041

College of Science Academic Advisors
Steve Calhoun, (A-K) - scalhoun@unr.edu
Gina Sella, (L-Z) - gsella@unr.edu

Graduation Requirements


 

Total Units 120
Cumulative GPA 2.0
University GPA 2.0
Major GPA 2.0
Residency Requirement 30 Upper-Division Units at UNR
Major Residency Requirement 15 Upper-Division Units in the major at UNR
Upper-Division Requirement 40 Upper-Division Units
Half Program Units/4 Year Institution 60 Units

 

I. University Core Curriculum Requirements (36-44 units)


NOTE: Refer to the Core Curriculum chapter of this catalog for information regarding the “Core English and Math Completion Policy”.

A. English (3-8 units)


Refer to the “English” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

NOTE: Students who place in ENG 102  are not required to complete ENG 101  .

B. Mathematics (4 units)


Refer to the “Mathematics” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

D. Social Sciences (3 units)


Refer to the “Social Sciences” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

Recommended: PSY 101 - General Psychology  .

E. Fine Arts (3 units)


Refer to the “Fine Arts” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

F. Core Humanities (9 units)


Refer to the “Core Humanities” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

G. Capstone Courses (6 units)


Refer to the “Capstone” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog.

Recommended: CHEM 495 - Senior Thesis in Chemistry I  .

H. Diversity (0-3 units)


Refer to the “Diversity” section of the Core Curriculum  chapter in this catalog. A designated Diversity course may be taken that also satisfies another Core Curriculum requirement.

II. Additional College Requirements (0 units)


III. Major Requirements (60-63 units)


A. Required Chemistry Courses (23 units)


D. Bioscience Electives (6-7 units)


Choose from the following (recommended: BIOL 453  /MICR 453  ):

IV. Minor Requirements (0 units)


V. Electives (13-24 units)


One semester of statistics and one year of foreign language is recommended.

VI. Recommended Schedule


A. First Year


First Semester (15 units)


Second Semester (15 units)


B. Second Year


C. Third Year


D. Fourth Year


First Semester (15 units)


  • Chemical Science Elective (see list III. C.) (2-3 units)
  • Bioscience Elective (see list III. D. - BIOL 453  /MICR 453  recommended) (3 units)
  • Core Curriculum General Capstone (3 units)
  • Core Curriculum Diversity (3 units)
  • General Electives (statistics course recommended) (3-4 units)

Second Semester (15 units)


  • Chemical Science Electives (including laboratory course from list III. C.) (2-3 units)
  • Bioscience Elective (see list III. D.) (3 units)
  • Core Curriculum Capstone (recommended: CHEM 495 - Senior Thesis in Chemistry I  ) (3 units)
  • General Electives (6-7 units)

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