Chemistry probes the fundamental concepts of nature and helps us understand the world around us. It deals with all substances at the molecular level: their composition, their properties, and how they are transformed into new substances. Chemistry is a central science of great importance to society. It provides a broad range of opportunities in many specialized fields, including biotechnology, polymer chemistry, environmental chemistry, materials chemistry, and medicine.

Credits from seminars or special topics courses may not be applied toward the minor. A maximum of two credits of directed study may be applied. At least five credits (two courses) must be completed at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities campus. Students may complete no more than one degree in the Chemistry program: a B.A. or a B.S. or a minor.