Biochemistry

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry

With the B.S. program, you’ll be ready for a career as a biochemist or to enter graduate study or professional school. With four tracks to choose from, you can shape your own future:

• American Chemical Society (ACS) – This track, approved by the American Chemical Society, includes in-depth biochemistry courses and additional courses in inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry and calculus.
• Biomedical Sciences – This track includes more flexibility in upper-level biology and chemistry courses for those preparing to enter professional schools of medicine, dentistry, physician assistant, pharmacy or optometry, or those who want enter graduate school in biochemistry or molecular biology, or who wish to enter the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries.
• Pre-Veterinary track – This track will prepare you for acceptance into veterinary school.

In addition, the health professions fast-track cooperative degree offers students the chance to enter professional school after only three years at ACU.

Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry

The B.A. program prepares you for entry into professional schools of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy or optometry, or into careers in biotechnology, as a physician assistant, or pharmaceuticals.

Student Opportunities

Chemistry and biochemistry students have extensive opportunities to participate in research, internships and student activities, including:

• Research, on campus or off
• Summer internships
• ACU Chemistry Club
• Field trips to labs, power plants and conferences