Chemistry, Biochemistry B.S.

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

The FAMU Department of Chemistry is approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS) to offer the BS Chemistry degree with ACS certification. ACS is one of the largest scientific organizations in the world and it is the standard for chemical education. Our curriculum is designed to equip graduates with a thorough knowledge of the chemical sciences. Our Student Academic and Professional Development (SAPD) series provides a comprehensive and cumulative assessment of the curriculum with verbal reasoning and standardized exam (GRE) preparation integrated in the four years. Majors are equipped with the academic and professional skills needed for success after receiving their degree, whether it be immediate employment, graduate school or professional school. Those skills include but are not limited to the following:Critical Thinking/Problem SolvingProfessional Conduct & EthicsTeamwork & CollaborationInformation ManagementLaboratory SafetySystems ThinkingCommunicationThese skills equip our graduates to succeed in the workforce as biochemists, epidemiologists and to succeed in graduate school.Biochemists study the chemical and physical principles of living things and of biological processes, such as cell development, growth, heredity, and disease. Epidemiologists are public health workers who investigate patterns and causes of disease and injury.

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