The Bachelor of Science Chemistry (B.A) University of Arkansas at Little Rock at offers a full set of courses designed to prepare a student for graduate study, medical school, secondary education, or work in the chemical industry.

What can you expect?

• a foundational program with associated labs in general, organic, and quantitative chemistry
• intensive junior/senior laboratory courses in conjunction with advanced courses in biochemistry, physical, inorganic, and organic chemistry
• courses grounded in problem solving using both practical and quantitative reasoning skills
• a department committed to the idea that students should conduct research as part of their undergraduate curriculum
• faculty-directed undergraduate research and collaboration with other institutions

Degree outcomes

We hope to prepare our students to address chemical problems that have come to dominate the headlines of today’s news from nuclear to biomedical issues and everything in between. Our students have gone on to work in many fields including:

• chemical industrial research
• medicine (including doctors, physician assistants, and pharmacists)
• teaching (both secondary and college)
• energy and waste management
• biotechnology

is offered for premedical and predental students, secondary teachers and others.

• a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or better,
• received a C or better grade in College Algebra, its equivalent, or more advanced course,
• Aptitude and dedication can be also demonstrated by presenting exceptional science and mathematics preparation in high school.

prepares students for careers as professional chemists and serves as a foundation for careers in other fields such as biology and medicine. The curriculum offers a thorough fundamental knowledge of the major fields of chemistry, covering the general areas of inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry. Undergraduates are encouraged to take full advantage of the scientific opportunities available in the department by joining a research group.