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Most professional and allied health programs such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant, and physical therapy require prerequisite courses in chemistry and physics.
A chemistry degree will allow you to develop the analytical and problem-solving skills that are universally sought after by graduate programs, professional schools, and employers. With the demand for scientifically literate college graduates being as strong as ever this indicates that a solid foundation in chemistry is a must to stay on the cutting edge of nearly any science or engineering field. Students in these programs will also have opportunities to participate in graduate and undergraduate research.
Department of Chemistry
Health Sciences Campus
Science & Mathematics Building
706-729-2259
Creativity, Discovery, Engagement
Develop the analytical and problem-solving skills that are universally sought after by graduate and professional schools as well as by employers.
With a degree in chemistry, students can contribute to a range of work, from developing new drugs to working on criminal investigations. Earning a chemistry degree can lead to a career in medicine, research, the chemical industry, or with a government agency. Possible concentrations include Biochemistry, Forensic Science, Medicinal Chemistry, Nuclear Science, Professional Chemistry.
A minor in chemistry provides both an opportunity to develop additional competencies that complement your major and a chance to demonstrate academic rigor to medical schools, graduate schools, or future employers.
Gain interdisciplinary knowledge of the biochemical systems and responses to bioactive compounds at a physiological, cellular, and molecular level.
Interested in medical school? We can help you plan your path through CSM to get you ready for admissions.
Guiding Your Steps
Pursuing Higher Education
Pre-Dental - Believes that a diverse student body enhances the educational opportunities for all students and is beneficial to the dental profession.
Pre-Engineering - Prepares students to transfer and succeed at many engineering programs throughout the state of Georgia and elsewhere.
Pre-Medical - Biochemistry I will be offered this summer in “term 2” (mid-May to late-June). Therefore you could take the class before the MCAT!
Pre-Pharmacy - Set of courses that must be completed prior to admission into a pharmacy program.