Chemistry and Biochemistry

Real-World Experience

Professors work closely with undergraduate students, offering the opportunity to assist in research projects and presentations.
Major instrumentation within the department includes an FT-nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer, gas and liquid chromatographs, GC-mass spectrometer, UV-Vis, FT-IR, and fluorescence and atomic absorption spectrometers.
Students participate in summer research programs at various universities including Texas Tech University, Rochester Institute of Technology, University of Virginia, University of Kansas and Oklahoma State University, among others.

Exceptional Degrees

Chemistry and biochemistry degrees can lead to careers in research, development and management with chemical industries, healthcare professions, pharmacy, teaching, and patent or corporate law.
In the past five years, ACU graduates were accepted into medical and dental schools at almost twice the national average. 50 percent of all chem/biochemistry grads go on to obtain an advanced degree.
A cooperative Bachelor of Science in chemistry degree is available with three years of work at ACU, plus one year at a recognized professional school, allowing students to start medical or dental school more quickly.
Distinguished alumni include Dr. Carlton Ash, research scientist for Shell Development Company; Dr. Claudia Lewis Randolph, associate senior scientist for Kaman Sciences; Dr. Clayton Heathcock, dean, College of Chemistry, University of California-Berkley; and many more.

Faculty who Make the Difference

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry faculty members have published more than 80 research articles in national and international journals of chemistry since 1980.
Seven of the eight faculty members in the department hold doctorates.