BS Chemistry with concentration in Biological and Biomedical Chemistry at U Kansas: Fees 2026 Dates & Requirements

The curriculum is based on a high school background which includes at least one and one-half years of algebra and one year of geometry. High school courses in chemistry and physics are very desirable but not required.

Many chemistry majors are preparing for medical school or for graduate study in chemistry and related fields. For those who are going to graduate school, the common body of knowledge they obtain in the B.A. degree program is the minimum prerequisite. This core of knowledge may be strengthened by taking additional chemistry courses as electives (see note below). For pre-medical students, much of the knowledge will be important in their future careers. Even more important, however, is the training in analytical thinking and problem solving, drawing conclusions from experimental observations, and digesting and understanding a body of scientific information.