Chemistry, B.S.
Bachelor of Science, Accelerated Master's
About this program
Certified by the American Chemical Society (ACS), the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry gives you strong grounding in analytical, biological, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry. You build hands‑on experience and scientific reasoning throughout the program through learning lab and instrumentation skills and working with modern tools.
Program Curriculum and Requirements
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of key concepts and an ability to solve problems in the five chemistry sub-disciplines: analytical chemistry, biochemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry and physical chemistry.
- Perform basic chemistry laboratory procedures, including the use of modern instrumentation, for the synthesis, separation, isolation, analysis and characterization of molecules.
- Effectively communicate the results of scientific experiments in oral reports, technical graphics and written reports.
- Demonstrate the retention and synthesis of prior learning in advanced classes.
- Search the chemical literature for published work relevant to a project of interest, read and understand technical literature related to the discipline.
- Draw on classroom knowledge to contribute to solutions of problems encountered in a laboratory.
- Articulate an understanding of the relationship between chemistry and related disciplines such as biological science, materials science and environmental science.
- Contribute to solving problems encountered in chemistry as part of a team.
- Understand the key experiments that led to the development of chemical theories and models.
SFSU Accelerated Bachelor's + Master's
The SFSU Accelerated Bachelor's + Master's Program in Chemistry provides talented students the opportunity to seamlessly transition from undergraduate to graduate study within a blended B.S. and M.S. program. Highly motivated B.S. Chemistry majors may complete the B.S. and M.S. programs in as few as five years. Graduate study requires intensive research training by undertaking an independent research project, which adds depth of knowledge and valuable skills in their area of expertise. Students who successfully complete the program have an advantage for employment and acceptance into competitive Ph.D. programs.