Academic Degree Programs

Chemistry Programs

The Department of Chemistry offers a wide variety of undergraduate courses in Chemistry to prepare students for careers in chemistry and to provide the chemical understanding required for a variety of other fields.

Requirements for degree programs may be found in the UCA undergraduate bulletin .

Resources for advisors and students:

BS Degree in Chemistry: a model plan of study and a checksheet are available for the BS degree in Chemistry which prepares students for a variety of careers that require an in-depth understanding of chemical principles.

ACS Certified BS in Chemistry: a model plan of study and a checksheet are also available for the ACS Certified BS in Chemistry which allows the graduate to be certified by the American Chemical Society. In addition to the requirements for the traditional BS in Chemistry, this program requires some additional advanced coursework and some additional experience in laboratory research.

ACS Certified degree in Biochemistry: a model plan of study and a checksheet are available for the Biochemistry major which is ideal for students planning careers in the health sciences as well as those who wish to pursue careers in biochemistry and related areas.

An overview of chemistry programs is provided by documents that track the courses of all three chemistry degree programs and analyze the sequencing of chemistry courses.

A checksheet is also provided for the minor in chemistry.

Prepharmacy

UCA has a strong tradition of preparing students for pharmacy school. Each year a significant of students admitted to pharmacy school have completed their prepharmacy program at UCA.

• Paul Krause is the prepharmacy advisor.
• UAMS-Prepharmacy Requirements (UCA course numbers)
• Recommended two-year prepharmacy plan of study
• Prepharmacy check sheet
• UAMS College of Pharmacy Applicant Information
• Harding Prepharmacy Requirements (Harding course numbers)

The UCA Department of Chemistry plays a significant role in the preparation of students for success in medical school.

• The Premedical Web Page provides a general overview of the premedical program at UCA.
• Jerry Manion is the Chairman of the Premedical Advisory Committee.
• The Road to Medical School provides advice on the preparation required for medical school.
• How to Apply provides a step-by-step guide to the medical school application process.
• The UAMS Office of Admissions provides specific information regarding their program and their admission procedures.
• Your application to medical school starts at AMCAS , which is the national medical applicaton clearing house.
• All medical school applicants are required to take the MCAT exam.