Students should then contact the Undergraduate Chemistry Office to make an appointment with a chemistry adviser to map out an appropriate program of courses and complete the required departmental forms. The BS is the degree of choice for the professional chemist. The BA is a liberal arts degree, often chosen by students who want a background in chemistry to serve as a basis for future work in other areas of science or in professional programs such as medicine, secondary education, or law. The Department of Chemistry is fully accredited by the American Chemical Society. The GEC is a body of courses designed to ensure that each student becomes acquainted with the basic areas of academic study.
Some majors also require completion of a foreign language requirement.
The BS degree in chemistry requires 55 credit hours beyond general chemistry in the major program. The BA degree in chemistry requires 42 credit hours beyond general chemistry in the major program. For well-qualified and highly motivated students, Honors courses are available in general chemistry, organic chemistry, and quantitative analysis. In addition to specific course requirements and electives, both the BS and BA programs offer chemistry majors the opportunity to conduct undergraduate research projects with the chemistry faculty. More About Chemistry Chemistry is one of the strongest academic programs at Ohio State and in the state of Ohio.