Chemistry Programs
The Department of Chemistry offers a wide variety of undergraduate courses and programs in Chemistry to prepare students for careers in chemistry and to provide the chemical understanding required for a variety of other fields. A two year schedule showing when specific classes will be offered is available.
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.
BS in Chemistry- ACS Certified : 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.
BS in Chemistry -ACS Certified Biochemistry Track: a model plan of study and a checksheet are available for the Biochemistry track 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.
A departmental Honors Program is available in the Chemistry Department for junior or senior students with an overall GPA of 3.25 or better and a chemistry GPA of 3.40 or better, and the consent of the department chair. To graduate with honors in chemistry, students will demonstrate research competency by engaging in not less than two semesters of research with a chemistry faculty mentor. Honors students will write a report of their research using proper grammar and style for the discipline. Each student will demonstrate proficiency in public speaking by making an oral presentation to the departmental honors committee, other chemistry faculty members, and students.
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.
The master class schedule form is useful in visualizing schedules and avoiding time conflicts.
A list of courses that satisfy general education requirements is provided.
Chemistry courses offer a unique challenge for many students. Here are sometips for succeeding in chemistry classes.
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)
Premedicine
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.