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PHYSICAL

SCIENCES

The physical sciences help to answer questions about the underlying laws of
nature. Our chemistry, biochemistry, and pharmaceutical chemistry programs are
certified by the American Chemical Society. Our biochemistry program is also
accredited by the American Society For Biochemistry And Molecular Biology.

BIOCHEMISTRY (BS, Minor, MS, PhD)*: CHEMISTRY (BS, Minor, MS, PhD)*:
Explore the fabric of life itself as you Study “the central science” and examine
study the dynamics and reactions of the the basic building blocks of matter that
molecules that comprise all cells. make up the world around us.
Career Opportunities: Work or continue Career Opportunities: Your chemistry ma-
your education in chemical aspects of jor positions you to work or continue your
health, environment, forensics, materi- education in chemical aspects of health,
als, food, cosmetics, production of chem- environment, forensics, materials, food,
icals and pharmaceuticals, and many cosmetics, production of chemicals and
more science and technology fields. Gain pharmaceuticals, and many more science
admission to medical, dental or other and technology fields.
professional schools. Or pursue an ad-
vanced degree in science or engineering.