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Chemistry, B.S.

Program Transfer Guide
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
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Fall, 2024 - Current
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About the Program

The department of chemistry and biochemistry offers students the opportunity to study in a program tailored to meet their career objectives. The department is large enough to provide excellent training and research facilities, and small enough to encourage a close working relationship with the professors. UMBC chemistry majors can choose between a B.S. or B.A. in chemistry, a B.S. in biochemistry and molecular biology, or a B.A. in chemistry education.
The professors are devoted to both teaching and research. Their scientific and scholarly achievements attract almost $4 million in funding per year, resulting in many opportunities for students to participate in undergraduate research in their labs and to gain exposure to cutting-edge science in their classrooms. The department also offers industrial internships with various and governmental partners for additional hands-on experience.
For students who seek support outside of the classroom, the Chemistry Tutorial Center is staffed by a full-time chemistry instructor and 25 advanced undergraduates who provide free tutoring for students in freshman and sophomore chemistry courses. Small group tutoring and computer-assisted, special topics lessons are available.
Student life within the department is enriched by the American Chemical Society student affiliate chapter and the Chemistry/Biochemistry Council of Majors, which supports an active lecture and tour program to acquaint UMBC students with various career options.
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PTG Requirements

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Allegany College of Maryland Requirement
University of Maryland, Baltimore County Requirement
  • GEP: Arts and Humanities Take 3 GEP: Arts And Humanities courses. Courses Must Come From At Least 2 Different Academic Disciplines.
    9 credits
  • GEP: English Composition Complete one of these courses with a "C" grade or better.
    3 credits
    No equivalency found. *
  • GEP: Social Sciences Take 3 GEP: Social Science courses. Courses Must Come From At Least 2 Different Academic Disciplines.
    9 credits
  • GEP: Mathematics Take one GEP Mathematics or GEP Statistics course.
    3 - 4 credits
    Notes: Complete With A "C" Grade Or Better for this major requirement.
  • GEP: Science Complete These Courses With A "C" Grade Or Better.
    8 - 10 credits
    Take the following
    Notes: Also a major requirement
    Notes: Also a major requirement
    Notes: Also a major requirement
  • GEP: Culture Take one GEP: Culture course.
    3 credits
  • GEP: Language 201 Take a foreign language through the 201 level.
    3 - 4 credits
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
    No equivalency found. *
  • Mathematics Requirements Complete These Courses With A "C" Grade Or Better.
    8 credits
  • Physics Requirements Complete These Courses With A "C" Grade Or Better.
    8 credits
Grand Total Credits
60
Completion of an associate's degree (A.A. /A.S.) at a public community college in Maryland is strongly recommended and, once earned, will satisfy most of UMBC's General Education Program (GEP) requirements. Edited NC 4/14/2025
* There is no Equivalency at Allegany College of Maryland. Check with your Advisor for an alternate course.