A blend between earth science and analytical chemistry, students explore the chemical phenomena occurring in soil, atmospheric and aquatic environments. Students study how the natural environment works and the impact humans have on it.
University General Education Program (41 hours)
See Graduation from the University for the University General Education Program requirements.
Note: The following requirements are general education courses that are required for the Chemistry, B.S. Major:
Mathematics:
MATH 1830 Elementary Calculus Credit Hours: (3) or
MATH 1910 - Calculus I Credit Hours: (4)
Natural Science:
CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry I Credit Hours: (3)
CHEM 1111 - General Chemistry I Lab Credit Hours: (1)
CHEM 1120 - General Chemistry II Credit Hours: (3)
CHEM 1121 - General Chemistry II Lab Credit Hours: (1)
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
September 2025
College of Arts and Sciences
107 Scates Hall,
MEMPHIS,
Tennessee,
38152, United States
All students, both freshmen and transfer, must apply online for admission as an undergraduate student.
Applicants should upload a copy of their unofficial international transcript or marks sheet (high school/secondary or college/university) using our secure document upload system.
All international transfer applicants must have their international documents evaluated by a US credentialing agency that holds membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES).
English proficiency may be satisfied two ways:
A minimum score or greater on any of the following English language tests:
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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