Jun 06, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Chemistry Minor


Visit the  Chemistry academic program page for more information about the academic experience, who you will learn from, opportunities outside of class and what you can do with this degree.

Visit the Chemistry department page for contact information, a brief overview of the department and the curricular options.

 

Admission Criteria


Current UB students seeking admission to the Chemistry minor should complete the College of Arts and Sciences Major/Minor Change Request Form.

Course Requirements


Chemistry Core (27-30 credits)


Total Credits Required for Minor: 35-38


Total Credit Hours Required represents the minimum credits needed to complete this program, and may vary based on a number of circumstances. This chart should not be used for financial aid purposes.

Learning Outcomes


Upon successful completion of all requirements, the student will have knowledge to:

  • Demonstrate foundational knowledge in the traditional sub-divisions of the science (organic, inorganic, analytical and physical chemistry) and application.
  • Understand the ethical, historic, philosophical, and environmental dimensions of problems and issues facing chemists.
  • Use modern instrumentation and classical laboratory techniques.
  • Are able to design and conduct scientific experiments for the purpose of solving a scientific problem and to record and analyze the results.
  • Apply their chemistry training in inter-disciplinary problem solving with specialists in other areas of science and technology.