Because of the increasingly technological nature of our society, chemistry graduates will find an impressive array of options and exciting opportunities in a wide range of fields. A chemistry degree can provide preparation for a career as a professional chemist in areas such as basic research, environmental protection, instrumentation, new product and process development, and education.
There is an increasing need for technical expertise in expanding fields such as nanotechnology, biotechnology, forensic science, clinical chemistry, food science, occupational safety and environmental monitoring.

Careers for chemists in academics include university teaching and science teaching in the secondary school -- an area that will expand greatly in the future. In addition, there is a need for technically trained people in non-traditional areas such as marketing and sales, scientific information, patent law, health and safety, and handling of hazardous materials.
The baccalaureate degree can also provide a strong foundation for studies at medical, dental, veterinary, and pharmacy schools. Students with Chemistry degrees have been notably successful in these areas.

• English proficiency: ENGL 1A, ESL 26 or equivalent.
• Mathematics proficiency: MATH 105 or equivalent.
A minimum of 90 units required to include:
• All General Education requirements
• Chemistry courses (26 Units)
• Mathematics courses (10-15 Units)
• Physics courses (10-15 Units)
• Electives & other graduation requirements as appropriate.

NOTE: All courses pertaining to the major must be taken for a letter grade. In addition, a GPA of 2.0 or higher is required in all Core and Support courses for the Degree. 50% of the core course units must be taken at Foothill College.

Prerequisites: MATH 105 or equivalent; CHEM 25 or equivalent.

AS = Associate in Science Degree.

NOTE: See catalog of transfer institution of choice regarding possible language requirement.

Chemistry: 26 units minimum:
CHEM 1A General Chemistry (5 units)
CHEM 1B General Chemistry (5 units)
CHEM 1C General Chemistry & Qualitative Analysis (5 units)
CHEM 12A Organic Chemistry (6 units)
CHEM 12B Organic Chemistry (6 units)
CHEM 12C Organic Chemistry (6 units)
CHEM 30B Survey of Organic & Biochemistry (5 units)

Mathematics: *10 units minimum:
MATH 1A Calculus (5 units)
MATH 1B Calculus (5 units)
MATH 1C Calculus (5 units)
MATH 1D Calculus (5 units)
MATH 2A Differential Equations (5 units)

Physics: *10 units minimum:
PHYS 2A General Physics (5 units)
PHYS 2B General Physics (5 units)
PHYS 2C General Physics (5 units)
PHYS 4A General Physics-Calculus (6 units)
PHYS 4B General Physics-Calculus (6 units)
PHYS 4C General Physics-Calculus (6 units)
PHYS 4D General Physics-Calculus (6 units)

* Must have a combined 25 units from math and physics.