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CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY Do you like to work with your hands and use science to solve problems? Are you interested in becoming a doctor or pharmacist? Does experimenting with state-of-the-art instruments and discovering new things sound exciting to you? Chemistry is a gateway to many different and rewarding careers! Our program will prepare you for graduate school and ultimately a career in medicine or pharmacy, or for job placement upon graduation in chemical industries, medical device companies, biopharmaceutical companies, and more. Choose a core chemistry, an American Chemical Society (ACS)-certified chemistry, or biochemistry concentration. You might also discover a passion for becoming an educator or advancing chemistry through research! In addition to robust knowledge in chemistry concepts, we focus on developing career-ready skills that employers and graduate programs look for, including effective communication, critical thinking and analysis, and what it means to be an ethical chemist.
YOU WILL LEARN TO: • Practice scientific methods through project-based experimentation, with an emphasis on using modern instrumentation, chemical literacy, and green chemistry practices • Develop effective written and oral communication skills with the ability to transmit complex technical information in a clear and concise manner • Engage in course-based and other undergraduate research opportunities
THE ST. KATE’S DIFFERENCE
THREE WAYS TO LEARN: Choose from one of three tracks: core chemistry, biochemistry, or an American Chemical Society-certified concentration. WOMEN-FOCUSED: We are dedicated to advancing women and closing the gender gap in STEM careers!
CAREER PATHS TO EXPLORE
MEDICINE* Pursue your professional health degree and become a physician, physician assistant, dentist, or veterinarian, and more PHARMACY* Pursue your graduate degree and work as a clinical or retail pharmacist INDUSTRIAL PROFESSIONAL CHEMIST Work in a wide variety of fields, including polymers, food science, medical devices, personal care chemist, quality assurance, regulatory affairs, chemical hygiene, and more GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN CHEMISTRY AND RELATED FIELDS Use data and storytelling to influence decisions and policies *Requires graduate education and licensure
EXCELLENT OUTCOMES: More than 94% of our Chemistry students are placed in a job related to their degree within 12 months of graduation. PARTNERSHIPS: Numerous opportunities to engage in collaborative undergraduate research through course-based experiences and individual projects mentored faculty members.
CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY (continued) THE CLASSES Classes in the Chemistry and Biochemistry programs include but are not limited to:
• General Chemistry I and II with Labs
• Advanced Analytical Chemistry with Lab
• Organic Chemistry I and II with Labs
• Advanced Inorganic Chemistry with Lab
• Physical Chemistry I and II with Lab
• Biochemistry with Lab • Genetics with Lab
• Quantitative Analysis
ENRICH YOUR EXPERIENCE Office of Scholarly Engagement We’ve built a home for you to discover all of the opportunities that help transform your education and future. Visit the Office of Scholarly Engagement for ways to enhance your classroom learning, prepare for a career, and grow in ways you never imagined with global studies, collaborative research, service learning in the community, honors program, and competitive fellowships. To learn more, visit stkate.edu/ose.
“The St. Kate’s Chemistry program in particular is unique in that the small class sizes allow for the most personable, engaging learning experience with professors that make it clear they are here to champion your success!” – Morgan Batiste-Simms ’22
EXPLORE YOUR INTERESTS This degree pairs well with other majors and minors, such as:
• Biology • Mathematics • Data Science • Physics Minor • Computer Science Minor • Leadership Minor
Katies for Aging Research and Equity (KARE)
ALUM TRACKER
Katies for Aging Research and Equity (KARE) is an integrated, multi-year research education program that supports underrepresented minority students to study, challenge, and reimagine systems to promote healthy aging and longevity for all. First-year students who join KARE will be supported within this small community of scholars and faculty mentors throughout their entire undergraduate experience. KARE scholars receive special funding and support for internships and career development opportunities, including research and attending national conferences. Chemistry student KARE research projects have included investigating the effects of Phosphorylation Residues Tyrosine-701 and Serine-727 on STAT 1 in Ovarian Cancer. Priority is given to College for Women students with clear research-career interests, and students with graduate school ambitions. To learn more, visit stkate.edu/kare.
Many of St. Kate’s Chemistry and Biochemistry graduates are currently pursuing PhDs, MDs and other health professional degrees, while others are working at places like:
The information in this document applies to students entering the College for Women. Provisions of this document are subject to change at any time. Consult the St. Catherine University Undergraduate Academic Catalog for official requirements.
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