What is the difference between the B.S. and B.A. degree in Chemistry?
The B.S. degree in Chemistry is an undergraduate degree program in chemistry that is approved by the American Chemical Society. It encompasses all the basic chemistry courses required for certification as well as biology, mathematics and physics. The B.A. degree program in chemistry was set up to allow students to get a broader education by taking more elective courses in place of several required chemistry and mathematics courses as part of their degree. The B.A. degree is ideal for students who wish to earn an additional degree in another department in H&SS, Fine Arts, Business, or Computer Science but note you can not combine it with an additional degree in an MCS department (e.g. Biological Sciences). See the degree comparison chart. 2. I am interested in biochemistry. What does the Chemistry Department have to offer? You can not pursue a degree in Biochemistry at Carnegie Mellon, but you can earn a B.S. or B.A. degree in Chemistry with an Option in Biochemistry.
