In addition, department courses provide a foundation in the basic science of chemistry to students majoring in biological or physical sciences, students planning a career in medicine or other health-related fields, students in the College of Engineering and Applied Science, and students in the liberal arts. Especially in its graduate programs, the department stresses interdisciplinary approaches, as exemplified by the Laboratory for Surface Studies and the Great Lakes WATER Institute. It also cooperates with chemists of the Milwaukee area?s industrial and scientific community.
Students may choose from five different curricular options in chemistry and biochemistry:
- Standard Chemistry Major
- Course in Chemistry Degree Program
- Chemistry Major with a Biochemical Option
- Standard Biochemistry Major
- Biochemistry Major with an Industrial Fermentation and Biotechnology Option
- Biochemistry Major with a Clinical Pharmacology Option (BS only)
For any option, at least 15 credits must be taken in chemistry courses numbered 300 or above in residence at UWM. The College requires that students attain at least a 2.500 GPA on all credits in the major attempted at UWM. In addition, students must attain a 2.500 GPA on all credits attempted, including any transfer work. Undergraduate research is encouraged strongly for students in any of the chemistry options. In some cases, students may start research with a faculty member as early as their freshman year. Information about research opportunities may be obtained from the department office or from SAACS (the American Chemical Society student affiliate group). Pre-medical students who choose to follow one of the chemistry or biochemistry options should see the L&S pre-professional programs section in this catalog and should consult their pre-medical advisor and an advisor in chemistry regularly.
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