Chemistry Transfer Pathways

Minnesota State Moorhead's bachelor of arts (BA) and bachelor of science (BS) Chemistry degrees prepare you for a wide array of industries with well-equipped labs and ACS-approved curriculum. Whether you want to pursue a career in health technologies or continue your studies to a graduate school for your Ph.D., MSUM Chemistry graduates have a 100% placement rating.

About Transfer Pathways
Transfer Admission Requirements
  • Chemistry BA

    Third Year - Fall Semester

    Course No. Course Name Credits
    CHEM 300 Inorganic Chemistry I 3
    LASC Goal Area* Consult MSUM Advisor 3
    CHEM 400 Biochemistry I 3
    CHEM 405 Biochemistry Laboratory I 1
    Elective Consult MSUM Advisor 4
    Semester Credits Total 14

    Notes:

    • *It is recommended that LASC courses double count for goal areas if possible.

     

    Third Year - Spring Semester

    Course No. Course Name Credits
    CHEM 297 Intro to Research 1
    CHEM 380 Analytical Chemistry I with Lab 4
    LASC Goal Area* Consult MSUM Advisor 3
    Restricted Elective 300 or higher** AST, MATH, BCBT, BIOL, PHYS, CHEM, GEOS or CSIS Consult MSUM Advisor 4
    Elective Consult MSUM Advisor 4
    Semester Credits Total 16

    Notes:

    • *One of the LASC courses should also be a writing intensive course.
    • **At least 16 credits in 300+ level science/math disciplines must be taken.

     

    Fourth Year - Fall Semester

    Course No. Course Name Credits
    CHEM 375 Team-Based Chemistry Research 4
    LASC Goal Area Consult MSUM Advisor 3
    Restricted Elective 300 or higher* AST, MATH, BCBT, BIOL, PHYS, CHEM, GEOS or CSIS Consult MSUM Advisor 8
    Semester Credits Total 15

    Notes:

    • *At least 16 credits in 300+ level science/math disciplines must be taken.

     

    Fourth Year -Spring Semester

    Course No. Course Name Credits
    CHEM 450 Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics 3
    LASC Goal Area Consult MSUM Advisor 3
    Restricted Elective 300 or higher* AST, MATH, BCBT, BIOL, PHYS, CHEM, GEOS or CSIS Consult MSUM Advisor 4
    Elective Consult MSUM Advisor 5
    Semester Credits Total 15

    Notes:

    • *At least 16 credits in 300+ level science/math disciplines must be taken.

    Award: BA

    Degree: Chemistry

    Total Credits: 60

     

    Elective credits may be used toward earning an optional emphasis area. Consult the MSUM Advisor.

  • Chemistry BS

    Third Year - Fall Semester

    Course No. Course Name Credits
    CHEM 300 Inorganic Chemistry I 3
    LASC Goal Area* Consult MSUM Advisor 3
    CHEM 400 Biochemistry I 3
    CHEM 405 Biochemistry Laboratory I 1
    CHEM 460**
    OR    		 Physical Chemistry: Quantum Chemistry & Kinetics
    OR    		 3
    OR
    CHEM 480** Analytical Chemistry II 3
    Semester Credits Total 14

    Notes:

    • *It is recommended that LASC courses double count for goal areas if possible.
    • **Depending on even or odd year, CHEM 460 or 480 will be offered.

     

    Third Year - Spring Semester

    Course No. Course Name Credits
    CHEM 297 Intro to Research 1
    CHEM 380 Analytical Chemistry I with Lab 4
    CHEM 397 Undergraduate Research 2
    CHEM 450 Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics 3
    CHEM 420*
    OR    		 Inorganic Chemistry II
    OR    		 3
    OR
    LASC Goal Area** Consult MSUM Advisor 3
    Elective Consult MSUM Advisor 3
    CHEM 465*** Physical Chemistry Lab (or next year) 1
    Semester Credits Total 16-17

    Notes:

    • *CHEM 420 is offered in spring of odd years.
    • **One LASC course should also be writing intensive.
    • ***CHEM 465 is offered on odd years.

     

    Fourth Year - Fall Semester

    Course No. Course Name Credits
    CHEM 397 Undergraduate Research 1
    CHEM 460*
    OR    		 Physical Chemistry: Quantum Chemistry & Kinetics
    OR    		 3
    OR
    CHEM 480 Analytical Chemistry II 3
    LASC Goal Area Consult MSUM Advisor 6
    CHEM 375 Team-Based Chemistry Research (WI) 4
    Semester Credits Total 14

    Notes:

    • *Depending on even or odd year, CHEM 460 or 480 will be offered.

     

    Fourth Year -Spring Semester

    Course No. Course Name Credits
    CHEM 420*
    OR    		 Inorganic Chemistry II
    OR    		 3
    OR
    LASC Goal Area Consult MSUM Advisor 3
    CHEM 497 Senior Thesis 1
    Elective Consult MSUM Advisor 11
    CHEM 465*** Physical Chemistry Lab 1
    Semester Credits Total 15-16

    Notes:

    • *CHEM 420 is offered in spring of odd years.
    • ***CHEM 465 is offered on odd years.

    Award: BS

    Degree: Chemistry

    Total Credits: 60

     

 

At least 40 credits for the degree must be at the 300 or 400 level.

Consult with your Moorhead Advisor to make sure you complete all of the remaining goal area requirements. The Liberal Arts and Sciences (LASC) curriculum requires 40 credits.

Students who take courses part-time or who take summer coursework will affect their completion time.

Minnesota State Moorhead may change the requirements and timing of the semesters they offer courses. Consult with your Moorhead advisor.

LASC Courses
Writing Intensive Courses