Majoring in chemistry provides students with opportunities to study fascinating topics, to conduct original chemical research, to carry out exciting experiments, to make the world better, and to have wonderful assurance of a great job after graduation! Developing better household goods, serving as a doctor or other health professional, synthesizing lifesaving pharmaceuticals, educating the next generation, and protecting the environment are all within the realm of chemistry. A chemistry degree can open the door to varied job opportunities in the U.S and around the world.

Why study a chemistry degree at UMHB?

Internships give majors opportunities to work in interesting settings such as the Baylor Scott & White Clinic Cyto-Genetics Lab and the U.S. Department of Agriculture lab in Temple.

Chemistry labs are fitted with outstanding instrumentation: Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy, Colorimetry, Fluorescence Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy, Gas Chromatography, High Performance Liquid Chromatography, Magnetic Susceptibility, Mass Spectroscopy, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, pH meters, Potentiostat, and Ultraviolet-Visible Spectrophotometers give majors opportunities to work with instruments they will encounter in the field after graduation.

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A survey of life molecules with emphasis on their roles in metabolic processes. The laboratory is an introduction to classical biochemical techniques. Prerequisite: CHEM 3410 and CHEM 1420. Lab fee.

Supervised study will be carried out at the Veterans Administration facilities in Temple, Texas, or at an equivalent site. The study may involve applied clinical laboratory activities or more basic research programs. Supervision and evaluation of the study will be conducted by designated member(s) of the staff at the site. The student will normally be expected to write a formal report covering work done. A written examination and/or oral examination may be given at the conclusion of the study. Lab fee. Prerequisite: A minimum of 28 semester hours of Chemistry. In addition, a student may enroll for this course only after receiving the joint approval of the department chairperson and the supervising official(s) at the site. May be repeated up to a maximum of 6 semester hours of credit.