About Us

Chemistry at Chapman University

We offer the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in chemistry (professional) with an environmental chemistry track and the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Biochemistry. Our programs provide comprehensive learning experiences in classroom theories and laboratory applications with a personal touch. Faculty members have active research programs involving undergraduate students providing students with excellent opportunities to gain research experience.  Many of our students have presented their research results at national and local conferences and several have been published in scientific journals as co-authors on peer-reviewed journal articles.

The B.S. degree in chemistry (professional) is patterned after guidelines from the American Chemical Society. It offers students the opportunity to pursue advanced degrees in chemistry, chemical physics, forensics or biochemistry, and a career in the chemical industry. The environmental chemistry track is suitable for students who are interested in graduate school in  chemistry or environmental chemistry or want futures in environmental consulting or environmental analytical laboratories.

The B.S. degree in biochemistry is an integrated degree that allows students to study the molecular mechanisms that constitute living systems.  It is intended primarily for students preparing for medical, dental, pharmacy, or other allied health field schools or employment as a biochemist or biomedical scientist in government and industry.  The biochemistry major prepares students for careers in recombinant DNA technologies, stem cell research, gene therapy, drug design, genomics and proteomics, genetic engineering and molecular biology.  The biochemistry major incorporates the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology guidelines for an undergraduate degree.

• Pre-Medical Program

Our degree programs are suitable as terminal degrees as well as preparation for advanced study in chemistry, environmental chemistry and biochemistry, or as preparation for professional health science programs.  All chemistry majors are assigned to Ph.D. chemistry faculty advisors familiar with the many chemistry and biochemistry career options.