Chemistry at Florida Atlantic University is the study of matter and its transformations, connecting you to discoveries that shape medicine, energy, the environment and more. Here, you’ll explore the building blocks of life and learn how chemistry drives innovation across science and industry. Whether you’re interested in graduate school, medical school or a career in research or industry, this program gives you a strong foundation and hands-on experience.

About Chemistry at FAU

At Florida Atlantic’s Wilkes Honors College, you’ll benefit from an interdisciplinary curriculum designed to prepare you for advanced study or immediate entry into the workforce. Small class sizes mean you’ll work closely with faculty mentors and join a community where your ideas matter. The program emphasizes research, critical thinking and real-world applications—plus, you’ll have opportunities to pursue original research and complete an honors thesis, setting you apart for graduate or professional school.

Degrees Offered at Florida Atlantic

Undergraduate

• Bachelor of Science with Concentration in Chemistry
• Minor Concentration in Chemistry

 

Concentration in Chemistry

Students must earn a "C" or better in each course taken to fulfill a concentration requirement.

Overview and Advisory Board

The chemistry concentration is designed for those students who wish to go on to graduate school, medical school or who desire to work in industry. The interdisciplinary curriculum will benefit students who choose to pursue graduate studies in chemistry or other areas such as oceanography or environmental science.

Electives are shown below. Students are reminded that they need 42 upper-level (3000 or 4000-level) credits to graduate.

Minor Concentration

To receive a minor concentration in Chemistry students must fulfill the following minimum standards: 

1. 20 credit hours of work in chemistry from the course list below;
2. At least 9 of the credit hours must be upper level (3000 or above);
3. At least 50 percent of the credit hours beyond General Chemistry I and II must be completed at the Wilkes Honors College;
4. Students completing the minor concentration must have a minimum overall grade point average of 2.0 in the course work required.