UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Chemistry is a great asset in areas such as biology, physics, and health-related fields. It is a logical basis for premedical training.
Undergraduate Study
The study of chemistry can provide knowledge that will give students a greater understanding and appreciation of the world in which they live.
Georgia State offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with laboratory equipment such as Rotary Evaporators, IR Spectrometers, NMR Spectrometers, Auto Titrators, and Gas Chromatography Systems to name a few.
The Department of Chemistry is fully accredited by the American Chemical Society and offers a traditional Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry with the sub-disciplines of Biochemistry, Physical Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Premedicine. An ACS Certified B.S. in Chemistry is also available.
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
A Bachelor of Science in Chemistry is offered with the following concentrations:
- BSc in Chemistry (Traditional Program)
- BSc in Chemistry with Concentration in Biochemistry
- BSc in Chemistry with Concentration in Forensic Chemistry
- BSc in Chemistry with Pre-Medical Concentration
Students interested in pre-med should follow the Biochemistry concentration. Student are urged to consult with a faculty adviser at the earliest possible time (even before the first semester) to outline a curriculum to meet their unique needs.
Minor in Chemistry
A minor in chemistry is available to all non-chemistry majors. Students who wish to minor in chemistry must take 15-18 hours in courses in chemistry, including at least nine hours at the 3000-level or above. Students taking more than 15 hours in courses in chemistry may count the additional hours toward their electives or may consider completing a double major. For more details, see the course catalog.
Dual B.S./M.S. in Chemistry
The department offers a dual Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Chemistry, allowing students to save a year of time and tuition dollars. The dual degree opportunity enables qualified students to enroll in graduate courses late in their undergraduate program and apply the coursework toward both the bachelor’s and master’s programs.
Students must be formally accepted into the dual degree program by the department and College of Arts and Sciences to be able to take graduate courses as an undergraduate. Students must fulfill regular graduate admissions requirements and apply for the master’s program following college processes.
For complete degree requirements (including teaching requirements) please refer to the Graduate Student's Guide to Department Requirements and Policies.
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Office / Delivery Address
Department of Chemistry
Georgia State University
161 Jessie Hill Jr. Drive
391 Petit Science Center
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: 404-413-5554
(Only for stockroom concerns)
Hours: Monday - Friday
10 a.m. - 12 p.m., 2 - 4 p.m.
USPS Mailing Address
Department of Chemistry
Georgia State University
P.O. Box 3965
Atlanta, GA 30302-3965