{"id":463,"date":"2022-03-29T16:04:57","date_gmt":"2022-03-29T16:04:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/academic\/programs-2\/chemistry\/"},"modified":"2026-09-22T11:19:31","modified_gmt":"2026-09-22T15:19:31","slug":"chemistry","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kzoo.edu\/academic\/programs\/chemistry\/","title":{"rendered":"Chemistry and Biochemistry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Why Study Chemistry or Biochemistry at K?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Close relationships with faculty, hands-on research experience, and a broad focus on the role of chemistry in society prepare K chemistry and biochemistry majors for meaningful scientific careers.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

K offers a Major in Chemistry<\/strong>, a Major in Biochemistry<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a chemistry student, you will learn and research closely with faculty to gain a molecular view of the world. Through your courses, labs, and completion of your Senior Integrated Project, you will gain scientific literacy, presentation skills, and the ability to conduct experiments and draw conclusions that advance the field. This knowledge will also be put into the broader perspective of how chemicals and chemical waste affect the environment and society.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The department imparts these lessons through learner-focused and evidence-based teaching and lab methods that are designed to help you engage with the material in an educational, fun, and safe manner. By taking a student-centric approach to teaching, the department empowers you to learn complex subjects\u2014like Organic Chemistry; Thermodynamics and Kinetics; Biochemistry; and Principles of Medicinal Chemistry\u2014and gain the skills necessary to start your career. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our chemistry alumni are prepared to go straight into the workforce in academic, pharmaceutical, public health, forensic science, and other chemical sectors or to continue their educational journey in graduate school. Notably, Kalamazoo College ranks in the top 2% of universities producing alumni who go on to complete research-based doctoral programs<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Note: The Chemistry and Biochemistry majors are two separate programs housed within the same department. Due to the significant overlap in their programming and courses, students cannot pursue degrees in both chemistry and biochemistry.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What can you do with a chemistry or biochemistry degree?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Below are some of the careers, employers, and graduate schools of our chemistry alumni.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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