Declaring a Major or Minor
The Department of Chemistry is home to about 70 majors at any given time. If you’re interested in joining us, you should start by discussing your interest with your favorite chemistry professor. They will answer your questions and guide you to the next step in declaring your major.
To formally declare a major or minor in chemistry, visit https://registrar.wfu.edu/student-records/declarations/ for more information. Once your declaration has been reviewed, the department Academic Coordinator (Mrs. Alexandria Gallimore, 113-B Salem Hall) will assign you a minor or major advisor. Please note that you must have earned 40 credit hours before declaring chemistry as your major.
Our Department offers four degrees certified by the American Chemical Society:
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
B.S. with concentration in Biochemistry
B.S. with concentration in Materials Chemistry
B.S. with concentration in Medicinal Chemistry & Drug Discovery
We also offer a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree.
Which degree is right for you depends on your chemical interests and career plan. Any of our major advisors will be happy to discuss your options with you. Because there is considerable overlap between the degrees, it is possible to change your degree path along the way.
The Department of Chemistry jointly offers an interdisciplinary major with the Department of Biology in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (BMB). The BMB major provides a strong foundation in biochemistry and molecular biology, and related topics at the interface of these two disciplines. For more information of the BMB major, click here to visit the BMB program website.
Chemistry Minor
Many students who major in the other scientific disciplines or pursue health related professional tracks graduate with a minor in chemistry. The chemistry minor requirements can be found at https://bulletin.wfu.edu/undergraduate/departments-programs/chemistry/minor-chemistry/