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The Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physics offers a five-year program that allows qualified students to attain a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and a Master of Science degree in Cosmetic Science.

Program Outcomes for BS Chemistry

Students majoring in Biology develop the following skills and abilities:

  • Demonstrate a solid foundation in chemistry including the vocabulary, concepts, methods, and procedures that will allow them to be competitive when entering industry, graduate, and professional schools.
  • Write and speak clearly on chemical topics and demonstrate a mastery of these topics through their written and oral communications.
  • Excel at utilizing information resources including primary and secondary literature in the field using modern tools to locate and retrieve scientific information.
  • Demonstrate qualitative and quantitative critical reasoning skills allowing them to interpret experimental data and evaluate its significance.
  • Use standard laboratory equipment, modern instrumentation, and classical techniques to carry out experiments while following proper procedures and regulations for safe handling and use of chemicals and equipment.

Degree Plan

NOTE: All students are required to complete the General Education Requirements of their campus in fulfillment of their Bachelor degree requirements.

Semesters 1 and 2

Semesters 3 and 4

Semesters 5

Semester 6

  • CHEM3242 Physical Chemistry II Lecture
  • CHEM3244 Physical Chemistry II Laboratory

Semester 7

  • CHEM2211 Inorganic Chemistry Lecture
  • CHEM2221 Analytical Chemistry Lecture
  • CHEM2223 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
  • Cosmetic Science Requirement

Semester 8

  • CHEM2314 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
  • CHEM4215 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (or)
  • CHEM6773 Polymer Chemistry
  • CHEM4233 Instrumental Analysis Lecture
  • CHEM4234 Instrumental Analysis Laboratory
  • CHEM4401 Chemistry Seminar
  • Cosmetic Science Requirement
  • Cosmetic Science Elective

9th Semester

  • Cosmetic Science Requirement (6 credits)
  • Cosmetic Science Elective (3 credits)
  • Graduate Elective (3 credits)

10th semester

  • Cosmetic Science Requirement (6 credits)
  • COSC6548 Cosmetic Science Lab
  • Graduate Elective (3 credits)

Cognate Requirements

Semesters 1 and 2

Semesters 3 and 4

Major Requirements

Major Electives

Take 1-8 credits of CHEM or BIOL. Please see an advisor for a list of courses.

Advanced Mathematics Course

Select one course, three credits, from the following:

Free Electives

May be chosen from any courses offered at the University after consultation with an advisor.

Graduate Courses for BS and MS degree

Students should consult with their advisors for course selections and new course offerings.

Required Courses

Twenty additional credits from the following:

  • COSC6547 Skin Care Raw Materials & Formulations
  • COSC6543 Hair Care Raw Materials & Formulations
  • COSC6548 Cosmetic Science Laboratory
  • COSC6753 Applied Colloid & Surface Science
  • CHEM6526 Product Development
  • CHEM6529 Microtoxicity and Biochemistry
  • COSC6756 Dermal Pharmacology & Immunology

Cosmetic Science Electives (6 credits)

Graduate Electives (6 credits)

Includes graduate courses in Chemistry, Biology, Marketing, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Management, Communication, or Cosmetic Science.

A minimum of 120 credits is required for the BS degree, and a minimum of an additional 23 credits for the MS degree, for a total of 143 credits for the combined degree.