Health & Medical Fields
Chemistry is a strong foundation for medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, and other health professions requiring rigorous science prerequisites.
Joan P. Brock School of Mathematics & Natural Sciences
Chemistry
Department Chair: Dr. Kevin Kittredge
Chemistry is the study of matter — its structure, properties, and the reactions that transform it. The B.S. in Chemistry gives students a rigorous, lab-intensive foundation spanning inorganic, organic, analytical, and physical chemistry, with most courses built around hands-on laboratory work alongside lecture.
Students build toward advanced coursework in physical chemistry — covering both quantum mechanics and thermodynamics — and instrumental methods of analysis, the kind of training expected for graduate study or laboratory careers. Specialized electives let students explore areas like forensic science, medicinal chemistry, biogeochemistry, and advanced spectroscopy.
Because Chemistry shares substantial coursework with Biochemistry, students may not double major in Chemistry and Biochemistry, or in Biology and Biochemistry.
Requirements
Students may not double major in Chemistry and Biochemistry, or in Biology and Biochemistry.
BIO 132
Principles of Biology II: Cell Biology & Genetics
4 hrs
CHEM 120
Introductory Chemistry
4 hrs
CHEM 200
Inorganic Chemistry
4 hrs
CHEM 210
Analytical Chemistry
4 hrs
CHEM 221
Organic Chemistry I
4 hrs
CHEM 222
Organic Chemistry II
4 hrs
CHEM 330
Biochemistry
4 hrs
CHEM 346
Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics & Spectroscopy
4 hrs
CHEM 347
Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics & Kinetics
4 hrs
CHEM 480
Instrumental Methods
4 hrs
Chemistry Electives
Additional coursework in Chemistry at or above the 200 level (see advisor)
12 hrs
MATH 172
Calculus II
4 hrs
PHYS 221
University Physics I
4 hrs
PHYS 222
University Physics II
4 hrs
Total Hours Required
64
CHEM 120
Introductory Chemistry
4 hrs
200-level+ Chemistry Electives
Two Chemistry electives at the 200 level or above
8 hrs
300-level+ Chemistry Electives
Two Chemistry electives at the 300 level or above
8 hrs
Total Hours Required
20
Graduate & Dual Degree Pathways
Chemistry students have access to guaranteed, early, and priority admission pathways to graduate and professional programs through Batten University's partnership agreements. Contact your advisor for current eligibility requirements and application deadlines.
Eastern Virginia Medical School
EVMS Health Sciences Programs
Early Assurance & Early AdmissionPathways to the MD, MPA, MSA, MAS, MHS, MPH, MS Biomedical Sciences, MS Laboratory Animal Science, MS Art Therapy & Counseling, and Master of Physician Assistant programs.
Shenandoah University
Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy
Priority Admission 3+3 / 3+4Up to five Batten students per year receive priority status for the PharmD program or the combined PharmD + MBA pathway.
Old Dominion University
Batten College of Engineering & Technology
Guaranteed AdmissionPre-Engineering pathway to MS programs in Aerospace, Biomedical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, and Mechanical Engineering, plus Modeling & Simulation.
Career Outcomes
Research & Laboratory Science
Build laboratory and instrumentation skills for graduate study, chemical research, and analytical or quality-control laboratory roles.
Forensic & Environmental Science
Coursework in forensic science methods and environmental chemistry supports careers in crime labs, regulatory testing, and environmental science.
Industry & Manufacturing
Chemistry graduates work in pharmaceutical, materials, and chemical manufacturing industries applying synthesis, analysis, and quality control skills.
Faculty
Kevin Kittredge
Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry,Chair of Chemistry and Biochemistry
757-233-8854
223 Greer Environmental Sciences Center
Chemistry is the study of matter — its structure, properties, and the reactions that transform it. The B.S. in Chemistry gives students a rigorous, lab-intensive foundation spanning inorganic, organic, analytical, and physical chemistry, with most courses built around hands-on laboratory work alongside lecture.
Students build toward advanced coursework in physical chemistry — covering both quantum mechanics and thermodynamics — and instrumental methods of analysis, the kind of training expected for graduate study or laboratory careers. Specialized electives let students explore areas like forensic science, medicinal chemistry, biogeochemistry, and advanced spectroscopy.
Because Chemistry shares substantial coursework with Biochemistry, students may not double major in Chemistry and Biochemistry, or in Biology and Biochemistry.
Requirements
Students may not double major in Chemistry and Biochemistry, or in Biology and Biochemistry.
BIO 132
Principles of Biology II: Cell Biology & Genetics
4 hrs
CHEM 120
Introductory Chemistry
4 hrs
CHEM 200
Inorganic Chemistry
4 hrs
CHEM 210
Analytical Chemistry
4 hrs
CHEM 221
Organic Chemistry I
4 hrs
CHEM 222
Organic Chemistry II
4 hrs
CHEM 330
Biochemistry
4 hrs
CHEM 346
Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics & Spectroscopy
4 hrs
CHEM 347
Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics & Kinetics
4 hrs
CHEM 480
Instrumental Methods
4 hrs
Chemistry Electives
Additional coursework in Chemistry at or above the 200 level (see advisor)
12 hrs
MATH 172
Calculus II
4 hrs
PHYS 221
University Physics I
4 hrs
PHYS 222
University Physics II
4 hrs
Total Hours Required
64
CHEM 120
Introductory Chemistry
4 hrs
200-level+ Chemistry Electives
Two Chemistry electives at the 200 level or above
8 hrs
300-level+ Chemistry Electives
Two Chemistry electives at the 300 level or above
8 hrs
Total Hours Required
20
Graduate & Dual Degree Pathways
Chemistry students have access to guaranteed, early, and priority admission pathways to graduate and professional programs through Batten University's partnership agreements. Contact your advisor for current eligibility requirements and application deadlines.
Eastern Virginia Medical School
EVMS Health Sciences Programs
Early Assurance & Early AdmissionPathways to the MD, MPA, MSA, MAS, MHS, MPH, MS Biomedical Sciences, MS Laboratory Animal Science, MS Art Therapy & Counseling, and Master of Physician Assistant programs.
Shenandoah University
Bernard J. Dunn School of Pharmacy
Priority Admission 3+3 / 3+4Up to five Batten students per year receive priority status for the PharmD program or the combined PharmD + MBA pathway.
Old Dominion University
Batten College of Engineering & Technology
Guaranteed AdmissionPre-Engineering pathway to MS programs in Aerospace, Biomedical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, and Mechanical Engineering, plus Modeling & Simulation.
Career Outcomes
Health & Medical Fields
Chemistry is a strong foundation for medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, and other health professions requiring rigorous science prerequisites.
Research & Laboratory Science
Build laboratory and instrumentation skills for graduate study, chemical research, and analytical or quality-control laboratory roles.
Forensic & Environmental Science
Coursework in forensic science methods and environmental chemistry supports careers in crime labs, regulatory testing, and environmental science.
Industry & Manufacturing
Chemistry graduates work in pharmaceutical, materials, and chemical manufacturing industries applying synthesis, analysis, and quality control skills.
Faculty
Kevin Kittredge
Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry,Chair of Chemistry and Biochemistry
757-233-8854
223 Greer Environmental Sciences Center