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A degree in chemistry or biochemistry enables a student to pursue a wide variety of careers:in research, production, sales, management, and teaching. Theses degrees are also an excellent preparation for professional studies in medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, optometry, pharmacology, pharmacy, and law.

Chemistry majors who have completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree may receive American Chemical Society certification of they take one additional one-semester course which includes 1 credit of laboratory.

Degree:Bachelor of Science
Major:
Chemistry
Major:
Biochemistry
Degree:
Bachelor of Arts
Major:
Chemistry

Undergraduate Degree Programs: (These are Adobe pdf files to download)

B.S. Degree in Biochemistry - Recommended Course of Study
B.S. Degree in Chemistry - Recommended Course of Study
B.A. Degree in Chemistry - Recommended Course of Study
Minor in Biochemistry - Biochemistry minor form
Minor in Chemistry - Chemistry minor form
Minor in Environmental Chemistry - Environmental Chemistry minor form
Minor in Forensic Chemistry - Recommended Course of Study & Info

General Information:

A total of 146 undergraduate students are studying Chemistry or Biochemistry as their primary major. Of these, 21% are white and 79% are from other ethnic backgrounds. There are five divisions of chemistry - Analytical, Biochemistry, Inorganic, Organic, and Physical. We have a total of 20 active faculty members.

Careers in the Chemical Sciences

Careers in Biochemical Sciences

Honors Undergraduate Training Programs:

Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC)

Minority Biomedical Research Support - Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement (MBRS-RISE)

Center for Disease Control (CDC)

Bridges Program to American Indian Students in Community Colleges (BRIDGES)

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Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
New Mexico State University
PO Box 30001 -- MSC 3C
Las Cruces, NM 88003-8001
505-646-2505