Chemistry Major

Degree Type
Bachelor of Science

Chair: Daniel Kraut, Ph.D.
Office Location: Mendel Science Center Rm. 215A
Telephone: (610) 519-4840
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About

The Department of Chemistry at Villanova University offers masters and bachelors degrees, including an American Chemical Society accredited degree program for undergraduates.  Our faculty actively conduct research in diverse areas such as environmental chemistry, protein biochemistry, fuel cell research, and computational chemistry. We recognize that undergraduate research provides a unique opportunity to work closely alongside a faculty mentor, gaining an experience that extends far beyond typical classroom learning, and we encourage all undergraduates to participate in undergraduate research.

PRIMARY MAJOR (122 credits)

Required Major Courses (68 credits)

The Chemistry major, certified by the American Chemical Society, provides comprehensive classroom and laboratory training in all areas of chemistry. Students receive extensive training in laboratory techniques using modern chemical instrumentation.

Course
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
68

Core Curriculum Requirements (33 credits)

Chemistry Majors meet the following core requirements in the major and therefore are omitted from the summary below: 

  • Core Math (3 cr)
  • Natural Science (8 cr)
Course
Title
Credits
3
3
6
3
3
Sub-Total Credits
33

Free Elective Requirement (21 credits)

Students with a Chemistry primary major have twenty-one (21) required free elective credits. 

Degree Credit Summary

  • Major Credits: 68 credits
  • Core Credits: 33 credits
  • Free Electives: 21 credits
  • Total Credits: 122

Note: The above credit totals are based on the minimum number of required credits in each degree area. The minimum number of required credits in each area listed above must be met. Credits taken beyond the required minimum for one area may not be applied to another area. 

SECONDARY MAJOR

Students who declare Chemistry as a secondary major must complete the Required Major Courses to achieve this major. Students are able to count any eligible course taken in their primary major, the core curriculum, minors, concentrations, or free electives toward these requirements.