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Chemistry and Biochemistry

Quick Facts About UCA Chemistry                                                                               Recent video interview of students & faculty.

Our undergraduate-only department has faculty and staff committed to maintaining our reputation for providing the highest quality undergraduate chemistry education in the state. Students thrive in this environment. Apply for admission using the undergraduate application.

UCA’s chemistry & biochemistry BS degree programs are approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS), so that our students “have exposure and access to a comprehensive chemistry curriculum and access to a well-maintained infrastructure.” (ACS CPT guidelines)

Available degree programs:
Our program offers BS degrees that meet national guidelines established by the ACS Center for Professional Training (posted here).

  • BS in Chemistry/ACS-Certified Standard Track
  • BS in Chemistry/ACS-Certified Biochemistry Track
  • BS in Chemistry with minor of choice
  • BS in Environmental Science/Chemistry Track.
  • BS in Chemistry with minor in STEM Education
  • Chemistry Minor

Career following a degree from UCA Chemistry:
Chemistry and biochemistry bachelor’s degrees consistently enjoy excellent employment opportunities. They are gateways to professional programs (like medicine, veterinary, dental, law, pharmacy, environmental science) or graduate studies in chemistry and biochemistry. Examples of careers of our alumni include:

  • Medicine, pharmacy, dental, veterinary
  • Industrial research and development & quality control laboratories
  • Environmental monitoring laboratories, public science policy advising
  • Patent and environmental law
  • Science teaching (high school and college)
  • For a more extensive list see our alumni page.

Faculty
Our department has seventeen award winning faculty members. Students benefit from the dedication and enthusiasm these faculty bring to their classes. Opportunities exist for students to work closely with faculty in the department’s active undergraduate research program. A large group of faculty and students annually present their research findings at national meetings and conferences.

Service
Our department has a long tradition of service to the community. Students are encouraged to participate in these service activities as well as our Student Chapter of the American Chemical Society. Like the UCA student ACS Facebook page for more information.

I invite you to visit and learn more about the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at UCA by sending an email to kdooley@uca.edu or call (501) 450-5940.  Please call or write if you are interested in visiting and touring the department or you would like to sit in classes to experience our environment first hand.

Kristin Dooley, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Chair
Dept. of Chemistry & Biochemistry
Manion Hall Room 205
Univ. of Central Arkansas
201 Donaghey Ave.
Conway, AR 72035
(501) 450-3152