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Dec 15, 2025
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2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Chemistry - Chemical Science (BS)
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The BS degree in chemistry consists of two programs: the chemistry program and the chemical science program. The chemical science program serves students who want a strong background in chemistry but who do not require as much specialization as provided by the chemistry program. Students majoring in chemical science must earn grades of C or better in all courses prescribed for this curriculum as outlined below. A total of 120 credit hours are required for graduation.
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Kansas State University Core: 34-36 Credit Hours
K-State Core is the foundation for an impactful life and career after time at K-State. The K-State Core framework covers six disciplinary areas: English, Communications, Mathematics & Statistics, Natural & Physical Sciences, Social & Behavioral Sciences, and Arts and Humanities. In addition, a seventh area is reserved for institutionally designated use, which K-State is keeping as free electives. In total, the framework takes up 34-35 credit hours of 100 and 200-level coursework. Students who complete their general education elsewhere cannot be required to take additional general education coursework in the disciplinary areas of the framework without permission from KBOR to continue requiring courses in the K-State Core. Orientation: 1 Credit Hour
Outside Concentration: 9 Credit Hours
Outside credential of at least 9 credit hours (May be from any unit, except Chemistry, OR from approved interdisciplinary credentials within the unit). OR Any 9 credit hours in a single prefix (except for Chem) (all must be 300 level or above OR at any level with a prereq in the same prefix; up to 5 credit hours may overlap with program). OR Any 9 credit hour microcredential (up to 5 credit hours may overlap with program). Overlays: [9] Credit Hours
May be filled in K-State Core, Outside Concentration, electives, or the Program itself. - Ethical Reasoning Overlay, 1 course Credits: [3]
- Global Perspectives Overlay, 1 course Credits: [3]
- US Multicultural Overlay, 1 course Credits: [3]
Program
The curriculum for this major assumes students enter college prepared to take Calculus. Chemistry (CHM) Requirements: 25-28 credit hours
Choose between Options 1 and 2 for Chemistry Foundational coursework, complete the advanced requirements, and complete an advanced lecture and laboratory. Chemical Science Foundational Requirements - Option 1: 13 credit hours
Chemical Science Foundational Requirements - Option 2: 11 credit hours
Enrollment in CHM 220 and 250 requires one year of high school chemistry, MATH 100 (or two years of high school algebra), and an ACT composite score of 26 or higher
Chemical Science (CHM) Advanced Requirements: 11 credit hours
Complete all courses listed below. Chemical Science (CHM) Advanced Lecture and Lab Electives: 4-5 credit hours
Complete one lecture course and one lab course from the following list. Biochemistry (BIOCH) Requirements: 6 credit hours
Mathematics (MATH) Requirements: 8 credit hours
Physics (PHYS) Requirements: 8 credit hours
BS Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Requirements: 6 credit hours
3 credit hours in each of the following, with at least 3 credit hours total at 300 level or above OR at any level with a prerequisite in the same discipline. Fine Arts or Humanities: Any course or combination of courses: 3 credit hours
Non-Quantitative Social Science: Any social science course that does NOT have a MATH or STAT prereq: 3 credit hours
Free Electives: 11-12 credit hours
In addition to K-State Core Free Electives requirement, take any course so that the total credit hours completed equals 120. Total Hours Required for Graduation: 120
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