Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with Pre-Medical Science Option is a major within the School of Applied Sciences. If you have questions regarding this program, please contact dsu.hawk@dickinsonstate.edu or call 1-800-279-HAWK.
Degree Requirements:
- General Education Courses
- Core Curriculum
- Option(s) Courses
Student Learning Outcomes
A student successfully completing the Chemistry major or minor will be able to:
- Integrate knowledge across the curriculum. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcome III.)
- Read, analyze and evaluate experimental data. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III, IV, V, VI, and VII.)
- Communicate scientific ideas in written form. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III and VIII.)
- Communicate scientific ideas in oral form. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III and VIII.)
- Demonstrate awareness of major chemistry issues and appreciate the global system. (This learning outcome directly addresses Institutional Learning Outcomes III, IV, V, VI, VII, and X.)
Requirements
Chemistry Core Curriculum
In order to graduate, a minimum 2.30 cumulative science GPA is required in fulfillment of a natural science degree or minor as well as ENGL 110, ENGL 120, and COMM 110.
Select a year of college or university physics
Select two math courses above the level of MATH 103 College Algebra
Pre-Medical Science Option
This program is for students interested in attending a medical professional program after graduation. The coursework teaches the science content knowledge, the critical thinking skills, and the research skills needed to succeed in medical school, dental school, or optometry school. This program also prepares students to attend graduate school to gain additional education related to biochemistry.
Select Two of the Following:
*CHEM 492 listed above is a placeholder for new course CHEM 463 Biochemistry II that is being proposed.
Transfer Option Curriculum
Students intending to transfer to North Dakota State University's Pharmacy program using the Traditional Pre-Pharmacy Pathway to the Doctorate of Pharmacy must also complete the following courses through NDSU as specified in the Memorandum of Understanding between DSU and NDSU. NDSU courses will satisfy the Transfer Option of the BS-Chemistry-Pre-Medical Science program.
Semester Sequence
First Semester
Second Semester
Third Semester
Fourth Semester
Fifth Semester
Sixth Semester
Seventh Semester
Eighth Semester
CHEM 460 is offered Spring, Even Years.