Chemistry, BS

Department of Chemistry, College of Sciences and Technology

109 credits

Introduction

Admission to the Bachelor of Science major in chemistry is selective and based upon preparation and prior academic performance. Application may be made through the chemistry department, Chemistry Building 270. Admission to the BS-Chemistry major will be in two phases. Students will be designated Phase I majors until they have completed CHEM 121, 122, 123, 351, 352 and MATH 124, 125. Students will be admitted to Phase II based on their performance in Phase I. Students with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher in the Phase I courses will be given preferential admission to Phase II. Students with a grade point average below 3.0 will be considered on a case by case basis for remaining spaces in the major. See the department’s website for more details. The chemistry department at Western Washington University is approved by the American Chemical Society, and students who complete the Bachelor of Science in chemistry program receive ACS certification of their degree.

A typical four-year program leading to a Bachelor of Science (ACS certified) is described on the department’s website.

Grade Requirements

A grade of C- or better is required for a student’s major or minor courses, and supporting courses for majors and minors.