The SCU Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry is a community of students, faculty, and staff dedicated to:

• fostering a culture that values teaching and research
• promoting innovative teaching and personalized instruction
• providing undergraduate research opportunities
• encouraging women and minorities to pursue scientific endeavors
• encouraging scientific and technical literacy throughout the university and the community at large
• projecting a positive image of science in general, and chemistry & biochemistry in particular.

By studying chemistry and biochemistry, you open the door for understanding the nature of chemicals and chemical processes, thereby providing insights into a variety of physical and biological phenomena. It also puts you in an excellent position to choose from a wide variety of useful, interesting, and rewarding careers. A person with a bachelor's level education in chemistry or biochemistry is well prepared to assume professional positions in the private sector, education, or public service. The list of career possibilities for people with training in chemistry and biochemistry is long and varied. Even in times when unemployment rates are high, the chemist remains one of the most highly sought-after and employed scientists.

The Bachelor of Arts degree allows students the most freedom in choosing electives. It is an excellent program for pre-medical or pre-teaching students. Also, it can be effectively combined with a pre-law or business curriculum to provide excellent preparation for law or business careers in the technology sector. Students interested in a teaching career should contact the Liberal Studies/Pre-teaching Program.