Careers in Chemistry and Biochemistry

A variety of career opportunities are open to chemistry and biochemistry graduates:

• Careers in research, development or management with chemical or related industries/agencies
• Healthcare professions
• Pharmacy
• Teaching at university or pre-college level
• Technical sales or services
• Patent or corporate law

Visit these resources to find current job listings in chemistry and biochemistry fields.

ACU chemistry and biochemistry graduates have enjoyed careers in many chemistry and chemistry-related fields with companies such as

• Parker & Parsley
• Dow Chemical
• ConocoPhillips
• Pennzoil
• Janssen Pharmaceutical
• Whitby Pharmaceutical
• West Texas Dental

Other ACU chemistry and biochemistry students go on to pursue careers in the health professions, including medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, pharmacy, podiatry, optometry, chiropractic, and occupational therapy.

Graduate school applicants from ACU's Chemistry and Biochemistry department receive acceptance into medical, dental, and other professional schools at a rate of 95% - twice the national average. See our advice on graduate school preparation.