Major Requirements

The Chemistry major is offered with several different options:
  • ACS Certified A.B., recommended for graduate school
  • Chemistry major, A.B. Only
  • Chemistry major with concentration in biochemistry
  • Chemistry major with concentration in environmental studies
  • Chemistry major with computational minor
  • Chemistry major with education minor

See also:

More Information About Majors/ Concentrations
FAQ About The Chemistry Major.

Timetables for Meeting Major Requirements

Students may follow various schedules to meet their major requirements.  However, a fairly typical one is:

  • freshman year:  Chem 103/113, 104, Math 101 and 102
  • sophomore year:  Chem 211 and 212, Math 201, Physics I and II
  • junior year:  Chem 221, 222, 231, 242, 251, 252
  • senior year:  two or more Chem 300x

In particular note that

  • Math 201 must be completed before taking Chem 221, a required junior-year course.  Math 201 is offered at Bryn Mawr only in the fall, but an equivalent course is offered at Haverford in the spring term.
  • Every effort should be made to complete the two semesters of college physics by the end of the sophomore year.
  • The required 300x courses all have prerequisites that generally include Chem 212 and/or Chem 222.

Students who wish to deviate from the usual schedule should consult with the major adviser as early as possible to devise an alternative.