Trinity University

Trinity offers four degree programs for majors in chemistry and biochemistry:

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry is a rigorous four-year degree for those students who plan to be professional chemists. The program meets the standards set by the American Chemical Society in training chemists for the profession and for graduate programs.
Degree plans | Typical schedule 

• Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry is slightly less-intensive degree designed for students interested in secondary teaching, premedical training and interdisciplinary studies.
 Degree plans | Typical schedule

• Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry prepares students for graduate study and research for in the growing field of biotechnology and chemistry of life processes.
Degree plans | Typical schedule 

• Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is a more interdisciplinary degree than the B.S. in Biochemistry. It prepares students for graduate study or medical school.
Degree plans | Typical schedule 

Our core curriculum consists of one semester of introductory, one year of organic chemistry, one semester of biochemistry, one semester of physical chemistry and analytical chemistry, along with one year of physics, and two semesters of calculus. Each of the four degrees offered by the department requires additional advanced credit hours.

Chemistry students are actively involved in the life of the department. More than 30 students spend the summer at Trinity engaged in intensive research projects. Students also have the opportunity to explore research opportunities off campus, and many even present their findings at regional and national conferences and are co-authors on peer-reviewed publications. What's more, they're eligible to apply for the university's Financial Aid for Science & Technology program, which provides awards to replace financial aid.

Unlike at some undergraduate institutions, Trinity's chemistry students are introduced to instrument technology in a carefully planned sequence beginning their first year. By the end of their junior years, they're familiar with all levels of instrumentation necessary to conduct highly sophisticated research projects.