Students may be advised either through the Department of Chemistry or the Department of Biological Sciences. The program has been certified by the American Chemical Society and endorsed by the American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. The curriculum requires a minimum of 120 semester hours as distributed below. For information on admission, additional graduation requirements, and academic regulations in the College, see College of liberal arts and sciences. One of these courses must be from either the area of cell and molecular biology or the area of microbiology.
Research is recognized as an important component of the honors candidate's program.
Favorable consideration will be given to those individuals who demonstrate superior performance in chemical or biological research. Students who qualify for program distinction may be conferred high or highest distinction on the basis of superior performance. In addition to fulfilling criteria 1 and 3 above, a grade point average of at least 4.70 in chemistry,biology, mathematics, and physics courses. In addition to fulfilling criteria 1 and 3 above, a grade point average of at least 4.80 in chemistry,biology, mathematics, and physics courses, and presentation of other evidence of truly exceptional performance.