Chemistry, Minor
School of Natural and Behavioral Sciences
Program Overview
With a minor in chemistry, you get to consider the nature of matter and its transformation and interaction with energy. Your course work will place you at the forefront of scientific and medical research in industry, government, and academia. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared for work in a variety of industries, from government labs responsible for testing food, air, and water quality to private industries seeking new sources of energy.
Minor Details
The program information listed here reflects the approved curriculum for the 2025–26 academic year per the Brooklyn College Bulletin. Bulletins from past academic years can be found here.
Minor Requirements (12 Credits)
A program of 12 credits of advanced electives in chemistry each completed with a grade of C- or higher. Each course must be completed at Brooklyn College and must have three or more credits. The two-credit organic chemistry laboratory courses (Chemistry and Biochemistry 3512 / 3522) may be applied in conjunction with their corresponding lecture courses (Chemistry and Biochemistry 3511 / 3521).