Chemistry, BA

Requirements for the Bachelor of Art in Chemistry

Students desiring a more broad experience in chemistry should consider this degree option, while those desiring a very focused experience in chemistry should pursue the B.S. in chemistry. The B.A. in chemistry lends itself well to acquiring a multidisciplinary set of skills, and this flexibility is especially favorable to students who are interested in double majoring in chemistry and another field. Within this degree are two possible upper division tracks to choose from: the Pure Chemistry track (all chemistry courses) and the Chemical Physics track (a blend of chemistry and physics upper division courses, ideal for those wanting to pursue chemical engineering through the dual enrollment program at Washington University). Those who pursue this degree will have career or education options including but not limited to: graduate school in chemistry (though the B.S. Chemistry degree is more standard for those who will pursue a PhD), professional school (medical, pharmacy, dental, veterinary, or other), or industry research careers (pharmaceutical, agricultural, analytical or bioanalytical, organic, biochemistry or biochemical work, or forensic chemistry and forensics).