Department Overview

The most exciting discoveries are now made at the interface between traditional research fields and the scientists of today use a multidisciplinary disciplinary approach in their research. Research in the department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at MSU is highly interdisciplinary.

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry has a broad reach on campus, administering a degree program as well as classes for students in nursing, engineering, physics, biology, pre-med, and other disciplines. At any given time, 500 to 1,000 undergraduates are enrolled in the various classes we offer, with about 90 of those students pursuing one of our three undergraduate majors:

• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (teaching option)
• Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (Biochemistry option)

Our degree program - certified by the American Chemical Society - is diverse and flexible, allowing students to tailor studies to their interests. All coursework is career- and employment-directed, preparing students for diverse careers in industry, teaching, and research.