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The Chemistry and Biochemistry Program is flexible enough to allow a student to prepare for graduate study in chemistry, professional schools (such as medical or law), or employment in the public or private sector.
Planning Your Courses

Planning Your Courses

Before moderating in the program, students should complete (or be enrolled in) Chemistry 141-142 and 201-202, Mathematics 141 and 142, and Physics 141. Students are expected to follow the standard divisional procedure for Moderation and fulfill the college-wide distribution and First-Year Seminar requirements. To graduate, students must successfully complete Chemistry 311, 312, 350, and 360; one elective at the 400-level; and the Senior Project. Students interested in pursuing the biochemistry track must complete the core courses noted above, Chemistry 390 (Biochemistry), two biology laboratory electives, and the Senior Project.

Second Focus Requirements

Students who wish to pursue a second focus in Chemistry and Biochemistry must complete Chemistry 141-142 and 201-202; and at least two of the following 300-level courses: Chemistry 350, 360, 311, 312, or 390, with at least one of them being Chemistry 350 or 360.

Academic Tracks

  • Chemistry
  • Biochemistry

Chemistry and Biochemistry Courses

For a complete list of courses for the upcoming semester, visit the course list website.

Course List Website

To browse courses generally offered in Chemistry and Biochemistry, but not necessarily this semester, visit the College Catalogue.

College Catalogue

Chemistry Resources

  • American Chemical Society
  • Division of Science, Math, and Computing at Bard
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