This option is available within the Chemistry major at the following location:

• Corvallis

The Pre-Medicine option is a Track-Two option in the BS degree in Chemistry directed at students planning to apply to medical or dental school, or other professional schools in health areas who also wish to target chemistry as a career pathway. This option includes four advanced laboratory courses and nine courses in biology, biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology with opportunities to take courses in related areas that are important components for application to professional schools while exploring possible minors in other areas. A degree in chemistry provides a strong foundation for many professions and postgraduate degrees in chemistry or related areas.

Option Code: 690

Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:

• Recall, integrate, and apply essential core information about the key components of Chemistry.
• Demonstrate competency in basic laboratory techniques, laboratory safety, chemical synthesis, and measurement of chemical properties and phenomena.
• Communicate ideas effectively orally and in writing.
• Demonstrate the ability to analyze data, access information and integrate information from various sources in order to solve problems.

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Baccalaureate Core Course (BCC)

Option Code: 690