Chemistry and Biochemistry

Description

Chemistry and biochemistry majors do hands-on work with chemical instrumentation and use computers in both software and hardware applications. The faculty prides itself on working closely with its students on undergraduate research projects, directed studies, and undergraduate teaching assistantships. In addition, chemistry/biochemistry majors are encouraged to complete summer research internships at university and industrial labs or at other research facilities, locally and nationally.

Study in chemistry is the prerequisite for many preprofessional programs at UMM. Students who also do work in the Division of Education can obtain licensure in secondary education. More than sixty percent of UMM's chemistry/biochemistry majors pursue postgraduate work toward a doctoral degree--most of them in chemistry/biochemistry, many in medicine, but also in other health-related fields, such as veterinary medicine, pharmacy and dentistry; in biological fields related to chemistry; and in a variety of other fields. The others enter the job market upon graduation, primarily in the chemical industry or in secondary education.

The UMM chemistry program is approved to offer American Chemical Society (ACS) Certified Degrees. "ACS promotes excellence in chemistry education for undergraduate students through approval of baccalaureate chemistry programs. ACS-approved programs offer a broad-based and rigorous chemistry education that gives students intellectual, experimental, and communication skills to become effective scientific professionals." (from ACS CPT guide)

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline March 15 Tuition fee

• USD 11720 Year (International)

Start date 2016 Credits 120
Duration full-time 48 months Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time More information Go To The Course Website

Course Content

Coursework in chemistry spans the four traditional areas of analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry. Students may also pursue a degree in chemistry with a biochemistry subfield, involving significant coursework in biology. All majors must study beginning physics and calculus. Students may also design an interdisciplinary area of concentration in chemistry-related fields. Beginning chemistry courses satisfy the physical sciences component of the general education requirements.

The chemistry discipline is designed to:

• serve students from other disciplines requiring knowledge of chemistry;
• advance student learning in contemporary chemistry/biochemistry at a level appropriate to undergraduates;
• advance student competence in research in chemistry/biochemistry;
• advance student skills in writing and speaking about chemistry/biochemistry; and
• prepare students for postgraduate work in a variety of fields and/or for careers in industrial or clinical settings or for careers in secondary education.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 5.5 TOEFL paper-based test score : 550 TOEFL iBT® test : 79

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

take an IELTS test.

Requirements

Academic Requirements

To apply, your high school transcript should include the following:

• Four (4) years of English;
• Four (4) years of math including one year each of elementary algebra, intermediate algebra, and geometry;
• Three (3) years of science with one year each of biological and physical science;
• Three (3) years of social studies, including United States history;*
• Two (2) years of a single second language.*

*Applicants missing this requirement will not be denied admission if they are otherwise admissible.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

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