Students who pursue the health sciences track will be able to obtain their Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry while focusing on careers in health professions.
Chemistry majors interested in pursuing health profession careers, such as pharmacy and medicine, are encouraged to pursue this health sciences emphasis. Coursework focuses on those courses which are pre-requisites for the various health professions, as part of the emphasis. This program offers flexibility in course work so students are prepared for health related entrance exams such as the MCAT.
The B.S. in Chemistry, Health Sciences Concentration is a program in the Department of Physical Sciences at Lander University. Click here to learn more about the department.
The Department of Physical Sciences is housed in Lander University’s College of Science and Mathematics. For more information on the college, click here.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Note: The information below provides convenient links to some of the courses required for this degree; however, it should not be used as a course registration guide. Please refer to the official Lander University Academic Catalog for the most accurate and up-to-date program requirements.
| GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS1 | CREDIT HOURS |
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|---|---|---|---|
| A. Core Skills |
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| ENGL 101 | Writing and Inquiry I | 3 | |
| ENGL 102 | Writing and Inquiry II | 3 | |
| MATH 123 |
Calculus and its Applications |
3 | |
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B. Humanities and Fine Arts |
6 | ||
| C. Behavioral and Social Perspectives | |||
| PSYC 101 | General Psychology | 3 | |
| SOCI 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
| D. Scientific and Mathematical Reasoning | |||
| MATH 211 | Statistical Methods I | 3 | |
| PHYS 201 | Introductory Physics I OR PHYS 211 General Physics |
4 | |
| E. Founding Documents of the United States | |||
| HIST 111R2 | United States History to 1877 OR HIST 112R2 United States History since 1877 OR POLS 101R2 American National Government |
3 | |
| F. World Cultures | 3 | ||
| G. LINK 101 | 1 | ||
| Total General Education Requirements | 35 | ||
1 For approved courses see the General Education section
2 If you already have credit for HIST 111, do not take HIST 111R; if you already have credit for HIST 112, do not take HIST 112R; if you already have credit for POLS 101, do not take POLS 101R
| MAJOR PROGRAM CORE REQUIREMENTS | CREDIT HOURS |
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|---|---|---|
| CHEM 111 | General Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 112 | General Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM 221 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 |
| CHEM 331 | Chemical Instrumentation | 4 |
| CHEM 401 | Physical Chemistry I | 4 |
| MAJOR PROGRAM CONCENTRATION REQUIREMENTS | CREDIT HOURS |
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|---|---|---|
| BIOL 112 | Principles of Biology II | 4 |
| BIOL 202 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIOL 203 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| BIOM 111 | Foundations in Human Evolution, Genetics, and Homeostasis | 4 |
| CHEM 197 | Scientific Communications I | 1 |
| CHEM 198 | Scientific Communications II | 1 |
| CHEM 199 | Scientific Communications III | 1 |
| CHEM 222 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 |
| CHEM 330 | Analytical Chemistry | 5 |
| CHEM 341 | Inorganic Chemistry | 4 |
| PHYS 202 | Introductory Physics II OR PHYS 212 General Physics |
4 |
| PSCI 499 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
Choose two of the following: BIOL 204: Microbiology BIOL 321: Foundations of Medicine BIOM 320: Biomedical Statistics CHEM 301: Biochemistry EXSC 310: Kinesiology and Exercise Biomechanics PHIL 302: Ethics PSYC 203: Developmental Psychology |
6-8 |
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| Total Major Program Requirements | 65-67 | |
| Additional Electives | 18-20 | |
| TOTAL FOR B.S. DEGREE | 120 | |