Degrees

The CSUDH Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers the following degrees:

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (ACS approved)
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry: Biochemistry option
Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry: General Chemistry option

Chemistry

A Degree in Chemistry with either a B.A. or B.Sc. will prepare students for graduate work in chemistry, biochemistry or pharmacy; teaching; employment in the chemical industry or government; entry into professional schools such as medicine, graduate, or dentistry; or entry into law school with a view toward specialization in patent or environmental law.

The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry is ideal for students who plan to enter graduate programs in chemistry or other closely related sciences.  The B.S. program is approved by the ACS and students graduating with this degree will be certified by the Society and will receive a certificate from the ACS. 

The Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry fulfills the requirements of those students who are pursuing premedical or predental programs as well as those who plan to enter fields such as secondary school teaching, business, environmental or patent law, where a background in chemistry can be of great utility.

Follow this link for a catalog overview of our chemistry program.

Follow this link for details about the B.A. and B.Sc. chemistry majors, as well as details about the chemistry minor.

Follow this link for information about General Education requirements.

Biochemistry

The Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry will fulfill the need of those students who are pursuing pre-medical or pre-dental programs as well as those who plan to enter fields such as business, environmental or patent law, where a background in biochemistry can be of great utility. A Major in Biochemistry will also prepare students for graduate work in chemistry or biochemistry; teaching chemistry in secondary schools; employment with industry or government; entry into professional schools such as medicine or dentistry; or entry into law school with a view toward specialization in patent or environmental law.

Follow this link for a catalog overview of our biochemistry program.

Follow this link for details about the B.Sc. Biochemistry major.

Follow this link for information about General Education requirements.