Chemistry (BS), 4-Year

As a chemistry major you will learn how the material world around you works. The chemistry degree program prepares students in the traditional areas of chemistry: inorganic, analytical, physical, organic and biochemistry, and it also leaves considerable freedom for students to explore other areas or career interests.

Because a bachelor's degree in chemistry can lead to almost limitless career possibilities, D'Youville's program offers flexibility so that you can explore related areas and find your career interest.

Our degree program gives you 21 credits of free electives to explore these options. If you wanted to be a patent lawyer you could minor in pre-law. If you were thinking of becoming a doctor or a medical researcher, you could minor in biology and take the courses needed to enter medical school. Or you could simply explore some area of chemistry that interests you through directed scholarship and research with a faculty member.

• Flexible major requirements. That means we help you customize a curriculum to highlight your specific interests — it’s YOUR education.
• If you choose to apply to graduate school, you’ll benefit from the guidance and mentoring of a pre-professional advisory committee. Graduates of our BS in chemistry have gone on to earn their master’s or doctorates at some of the best schools in the country.
• Gain experience with modern instrumentation in spacious labs in newly built School of Arts, Sciences and Education building. 
• Benefit from direct entry into one of D'Youville's combined professional degree programs in health-related fields or education. You'll graduate in less time and save money, because you'll pay undergraduate tuition for your graduate studies.
• Get individualized attention in small classes, usually around 20 students, and not more than 40. Science labs range from 12 to 15 students per class.
• Innovative faculty — each with a PhD in their field — are constantly refining and expanding their course offerings, with students needs in mind. All classes at D'Youville are taught by faculty, not teaching assistants like at other schools.
• Starting in your sophomore year you’ll have opportunities to conduct supervised research.
• Acclimate to the professional world, with opportunities to attend — or even present at  national and international meetings and conferences.

When you apply for admission at D’Youville, we’ll automatically consider you for our merit scholarships. Undergraduate scholarships can cover as much as 50% of your tuition, and there is no need to fill out a separate application!

Transfer students can qualify for scholarships, as well. Unlike other schools, maintaining your scholarship is easier at D'Youville, because we use realistic GPA requirements to determine your eligibility each year. 

Check out the chart below to see if you qualify:

Scholarship	SAT (M & EBRW)* or ACT⁺ / GPA	Tuition Scholarship	Room & Board Waiver	GPA Required to Retain
President's	88/1170 or 24	$13,000	$3,000	2.75
Founder's	83/1080 or 21	$10,000	$2,000	2.5
Dean's	80/980 or 19 Anyone with a 90 GPA can receive this award without test score consideration.	$8,000		2.25
Transfer	3.5+	$5,000		2.5
Transfer	3.25 - 3.49	$4,500		2.5
Transfer	3.0 - 3.24	$4,000		2.5
Transfer	2.75 - 2.99	$3,500		2.5
Dillon	93/1360 or 29	100% off	$3,000	2.75
Buffalo Say Yes	90/1080 or 21	100% off		2.75
Alumni Kinship		$300-$2,000		Must reapply each year. Only open to relatives of D'Youville alumni.

*Scores are based on the new SAT score format which went into effect in March 2016.
⁺D'Youville only requires that you submit the results from one test.

More information can be found on our scholarships page.

D'Youville selects students who are academically well-rounded and committed to meeting the challenges of a high-quality education. If you have been successful in a traditional college preparatory program in high school, you should be well-prepared for the academic challenges at D'Youville.

Students entering D'Youville as a freshman must meet the following minimum entrance criteria:

High School Average	SAT + (or)	ACT
85	1080	21

+ Score is based on the new SAT score format which went into effect in March 2016.

Our admitted freshman class profile:

High school average: 85% attained a B or better

Class rank: 87% of students in the top 50 percent of their class or higher

Test Scores	25th Percentile	75th Percentile	Median
SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing*	460	590	530
SAT Math*	510	590	550
SAT Composite*	1010	1180	1090
ACT Composite*	21	25	23

*These scores reflect the new SAT score format, which went into effect in March 2016.

Students entering D'Youville as a transfer student must meet the following entrance criteria:

Criteria for Admission: Transfer students with a 2.5 cumulative GPA or higher will be considered for admission.

Average Cumulative GPA: 3.26

Review the steps to apply for admission to D'Youville as a transfer student.

Course Number	Course Name	Credits
CHE 101	General Chemistry I	3
CHE 101L	General Chemistry I Lab	1
CHE 102	General Chemistry II	3
CHE 102 L	General Chemistry II Lab	1
CHE 219	Organic Chemistry I	3
CHE 219L	Organic Chemistry I Lab	1
CHE 220	Organic Chemistry II	3
CHE 220L	Organic Chemistry II Lab	1
CHE 303	Biochemistry	3
CHE 303L	Biochemistry Lab	1
CHE 311	Physical Chemistry I	3
CHE 312	Physical Chemistry II	3
CHE 313L	Physical Chemistry Lab	2
CHE 331	Analytical Chemistry	4
CHE 332	Instrumental Analysis	4
CHE 401	Inorganic Chemistry	3

Select one of the following two courses

Course Number	Course Name	Credits
CHE 421	Organometallic Chemistry	3
CHE 412	Spectroscopy	3

Course Number	Course Name	Credits
PHY 101	General Physics I	3
PHY 101L	General Physics I Lab	1
PHY 102	General Physics II	3
PHY 102L	General Physics II Lab	1
MAT 125	Calculus I	4
MAT 126	Calculus II	4
MAT 202	Calculus III	4

Select one of the following courses

Course Number	Course Name	Credits
CSC 110	Computers and Computing	3
CSC 120	Computers and Electronic Health Records	3
CSC 161	Introduction to Multimedia	3
CSC 151	Introduction to computer programming	3
CSC 389-390	Special Topics	3

Requirement	Credits
Core humanities and social science	36
Chemistry courses	42
Additional mathematics and natural science courses	23
Total free electives (include nine from core)	21
Total	122

Entering the work force directly creates practically endless opportunities. You may want to teach, or to work for the government. And certainly industrial options are many. You could choose to specialize specifically in chemicals, or energy/environment, materials, or consumer or agricultural products. You’ll find chemists in many unexpected industries such as toys, food, make-up, breweries, and perfume again, to name just a few. Laboratory work is another great building block for those who have completed a chemistry undergraduate degree.

Career opportunities for chemistry majors extend far beyond teaching at the high school or college level. Graduates are employed in a vast array of careers, including:

• Research and development (R&D) in the pharmaceutical industry
• Research and development (R&D) for manufacturing in fields such as food flavorings, cosmetics and perfumes. 
• Research or clinical careers in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy or allied health.
• Education (secondary and higher education)
• Research in ecology and oceanography
• Patent law, international law, environmental law, pharmaceutical sales and management
• Law enforcement (forensic)
• Business

While many of our graduates go into industry, others enter advanced academic programs in order to pursue careers in research and teaching in both private and public organizations. These students typically pursue post-professional degrees such as doctor of science (DSc), doctor of education (EdD), or doctor of philosophy (PhD) degrees. If you choose to pursue this path you can rest assured that the rigorous academic, research, and clinical work you’ll complete in our chemistry undergraduate program will provide you with a solid foundation for advanced study and practice.