The content below is not intended as a substitute for the JMU Catalog. Please be sure to consult with your academic advisor and the catalog for the year you were admitted to JMU.
Overview
JMU is the only university in the state of Virginia to offer the Biophysical Chemistry major. This rigorous major allows the exceptional student to focus on a solid foundation in chemistry with a study of biological systems, emphasizing hands-on learning, and leading to a career in biochemistry, chemistry, medicine, and interfaces with other areas such as materials science and engineering. Students take foundational lecture and laboratory courses in all sub-disciplines of chemistry – analytical, biochemistry, inorganic, organic, and physical – as well as biology, calculus and physics. The major is capped by biophysical chemistry, a two semester sequence of laboratories and lecture. More details can be found in the JMU Undergraduate Catalog.
View the major checklist and sample schedule.
Course requirements for all chemistry programs are compared in the following flowchart and program comparison checklist.
Help with general education requirements can be found on the Gen Ed website and in this MyMadison tutorial.
