
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Boston, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
USD 36,060 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; applicants are encouraged to apply early, as space is limited
** this program offers merit-based scholarships up to a maximum of $18,000 per year
Key Summary
Introduction
In this full-time, four-year program, you will gain a broad foundational knowledge of chemistry in topics such as organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, biochemistry, and stereochemistry.
As a chemistry student, you will have the opportunity to participate in undergraduate research opportunities on campus and in local laboratories, where you'll work alongside industry experts and develop a fuller understanding of the field. You will also gain experience in biotechnology techniques and learn the principles of drug design, as well as the mechanisms of drug actions. And as a senior, you will participate in a synthetic capstone experience as part of a pharmaceutical chemistry course.
You will graduate ready to successfully continue on to a career in the chemical, pharmaceutical, or biotechnology industries, or will be well-prepared to begin your postgraduate studies.
Mission Statement
The mission of the chemistry program is to provide a graduate with the intellectual, experimental, and interactive skills to participate effectively in the chemical sciences enterprise. The program grounds the student in the molecular perspective of chemistry and encourages students to extend their understanding through the basic precepts of the scientific method. It also fosters in the student the high-order professional skills of communication, teamwork, and desire to learn that are hallmarks of the successful, modern chemist.
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Scholarships and Funding
This program offers merit-based scholarships up to a maximum of $18,000 per year.
Curriculum
Year I-Fall
- Biology I Laboratory
- Biology I: Cell and Molecular Biology
- Chemical Principles I (w/ Lab)
- Expository Writing I
- Calculus I
- Introduction to the Major
Year I-Spring
- Biology II: Biology of Organisms (w/ Lab)
- Chemical Principles II (w/ Lab)
- Expository Writing II
- American Culture, Identity, and Public Life
- Calculus II
Year II-Fall
- Organic Chemistry I (w/ Lab)
- Introduction to Psychology
- Statistics
- Foundations of Physics I
- Foundations of Physics I Laboratory
- Distribution Elective
Year II-Spring
- Organic Chemistry II
- Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
- Analytical Chemistry (w/ Lab)
- Survey of Literature of Chemistry
- Introduction to Speech
- Foundations of Physics II (w/ Lab)
Year III-Fall
- Instrumental Analysis (w/ Lab)
- Thermodynamics and Kinetics (w/ Lab)
- Healthcare Ethics
- Biochemistry I
- Distribution Elective
Year III-Spring
- Inorganic Chemistry (w/ Lab)
- Quantum Mechanics and Molecular Structure (w/ Lab)
- Stereochemistry
- Biochemistry II
- Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory
Year IV-Fall
- Advanced Organic Chemistry
- Spectroscopic Analysis (w/ Lab)
- Physico-Chemical Properties of Drug Molecules
- Distribution Elective
- Advanced Chemistry Elective
Year IV-Spring
- Experimental Techniques in Chemistry
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry I (w/ Lab)
- Seminar
- Advanced Chemistry Elective
Advanced Chemistry Electives
- Advanced Topics in Biochemistry (w/ lab) (Simmons)
- Green Chemistry (w/ Lab)
- Computational Methods in Chemistry
- Characterization of Solids
- Undergraduate Research Project
- Chemistry of Macromolecules
- Drug Metabolism
- Advanced Medicinal Chemistry I
- Enzyme Kinetics
- Bio-Organic Chemistry
Dual Degree Option
Students accepted into the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry program are eligible to earn a Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Chemistry in conjunction with their undergraduate degree through a five-year dual degree program. If accepted into the dual degree program, the MS coursework will begin in the fall of the student's fourth year.
Program Outcome
Program Goals
- To provide an opportunity for students to earn a BS in Chemistry in 4 years or a BS in chemistry/MS in Pharmaceutical Chemistry in 5 years, with a strong knowledge base in the general principles of chemistry as well as concepts and applications in pharmaceutical chemistry.
- To provide opportunities for the development and demonstration of communication, critical thinking, information literacy, and research design skills.
- To provide curricular and experiential opportunities for students to explore the wide range of career options or graduate training options within and related to chemistry.
- To provide individualized academic advising and career mentoring for all majors from the point of entry into the program through graduation.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students in the Chemistry program take a curriculum that emphasizes the subject areas of organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, biochemistry, and pharmaceutical chemistry. Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the general principles and concepts of chemistry;
- Apply general chemical knowledge and quantitative and qualitative reasoning skills to interpret chemical research data and scientific literature;
- Implement the scientific methods, interpret results using chemical models and theories;
- Communicate observations, findings, and arguments related to chemistry using effective and professional written and oral presentation skills with proper electronic tools;
- Demonstrate laboratory skills used in teaching or research settings. Be able to use the chemical instruments commonly seen in the chemistry lab;
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills and problem-solving skills. Obtain and evaluate information using proper skills and chemical theories needed to address chemistry-related problems;
- Design and conduct research related to chemistry at appropriate (undergraduate or graduate) level.
English Language Requirements
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