Degree Requirements

To receive the B.S. in Chemistry, majors must pass all of their Chemistry courses with a grade of C or higher.  To see the requirements for a concentration, follow the link to the page.

Criteria to declare Chemistry as a major

• Admission to the Division of Science
• Sophomore standing
• Passed Organic Chemistry 1 (Chem 26100 with a grade of C or higher (no C-)
• Currently taking Math 20300
• Have a minimum 2.0 overall GPA
  
  

Concentration Sequences

Standard Chemistry
Biochemistry
Environmental Chemistry
Chemistry for Secondary Education

Core Curriculum/General Education Requirements*

Students who entered City College before Fall 2008 must follow the
Core Curriculum from the 2005-2007 CCNY bulletin.

Students entering City College Fall 2008 and after must fulfill the
General Education Requirements for the B.S.

*NOTE
ALL CHEMISTRY MAJORS, REGARDLESS OF ENTRY DATE, MUST TAKE THE FOLLOWING MATH AND PHYSICS SEQUENCES:

MATH
20100: Calculus I
20200: Calculus 2
20300: Calculus 3

PHYSICS
20700: Physics 1
20800: Physics 2