Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Physics
The department offers BS degrees in Biochemistry and Science. Also available are several concentrations and minor programs.
Our department is extremely well-equipped with modern instruments including 300 MHz NMR, liquid chromatography, GC-MS, high resolution FTIR, and Raman equipment.
The BS in Biochemistry program is the primary degree for entry into the chemical and pharmaceutical industry and also for graduate programs in chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry, bio-medical engineering, and many other areas. This degree program is especially suitable for potential applicants to professional schools in medicine, pharmacy, and veterinary medicine. Pre-med students usually take the MCAT exam in their junior years after completing organic chemistry.
The Program in Depth
The major in biochemistry program is particularly well suited to premedical students. Entrance requirements for most medical schools require an undergraduate program to include a general course in biology, general physics, English composition, modern language, and some calculus, in addition to a strong chemistry background. Pre-professional counseling for science and health careers is available on both campuses.
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Chemistry students in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry established a local Chemistry Honor Society in the Spring of 2012. On February 22, 2013, a formal ceremony was held to officially install our Sigma Eta chapter of the national Gamma Sigma Epsilon Chemistry Honor Society and to induct new members.