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Chemistry (BS) - Biochemistry

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Examine the chemistry of living things.

Earning your Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry - Biochemistry from App State, you will take your chemistry background and apply it to future careers in research, medicine, pharmaceuticals and other health-related fields.

This degree track combines both chemistry and biology courses, allowing you to develop the critical thinking and research skills needed to understand how biological systems function. You’ll learn how to apply understanding of structure and properties of matter to answer questions about biology at the atomic and molecular levels.

Chemists learn best in a lab setting, and App State’s degree program will challenge you to reach far beyond classroom chemistry theory and experimentation — you’ll quickly learn your way around our advanced labs and equipment, with research time being spent alongside faculty and creatively exploring chemistry’s real-world applications.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts 6% job growth in the chemical industry over the next decade.

  • A.R. Smith Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences

  • College of Arts and Sciences

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A ‘Best College’ for 2025

The Princeton Review named App State among the best schools in the U.S. and Southeast for 2025.

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U.S. News & World Report has recognized App State as a top three school for innovation and the high quality of its undergraduate instruction for eight consecutive years.

A ‘Best College’ for value

App State’s quality, affordability and student outcomes place it among the nation’s 2024 best schools for value, according to Money.com

Learn more about App State’s accolades

Elevate Your Education

Courses

    • Students pursuing this major explore Human Genetics, Cell Biology, Organic Chemistry and more.
    Program of Study
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Minors

A minor is optional. Students in this concentration typically pursue a minor in Biology or double major in Chemistry and Biology.

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Transferring Credits

Learn about App State’s credit transfer process, and use our Transfer Equivalency Course Search tool to determine how your courses may transfer to App State.

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General Education

With courses in history, natural and social sciences and humanities, App State’s General Education Program will reshape your outlook on learning and provide a foundational skill set that will prepare you for any career.

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Accelerated Master’s

You can begin your graduate studies as an undergraduate and earn your master’s degree in as little as one year.

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Careers and Mountaineers

Where can an App State degree take you? Anywhere you want to go! Our passionate and engaged alumni become leaders in their communities and chosen professions.

Careers

  • Analytical Chemist
  • Biochemist
  • Brewer Lab Assistant
  • Laboratory Technician
  • Clinical Chemist
  • Development Chemist
  • Food and Drug Inspector
  • Food Scientist Technician
  • Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
  • Pharmaceutical Scientist
  • Pharmacologist
  • Sanitation Inspector

Some of these roles may require education beyond a bachelor’s degree.

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App State’s Career Development Center
Services provided by the Career Development Center include resume reviews, career coaching, job and internship search assistance, and other tools for you to achieve life and professional success.

  • Alumna Harper Bennett ’24
    Alumna Harper Bennett ’24

    “Given support from the chemistry department and the incredible faculty and students that make up the department, I was able to combine my passions for chemistry and human health through my research, paving the way for the next step of my career. I am now pursuing my Ph.D. in chemistry, and I apply the skills and knowledge I gained at App State every day. There are too many incredible professors and peers from the chemistry department to name here, but each one of them impacted me in becoming the scientist I am today.”

    — Harper Bennett, a 2024 alumna of App State’s Chemistry - Biochemistry program

  • Alumnus Profile: J. Tyler Ramsey ’16
    Alumnus Profile: J. Tyler Ramsey ’16

    After graduation, Ramsey became a postbaccalaureate IRTA fellow at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. He was lead researcher for an NIEHS study indicating potential harms of essential oils, which gained worldwide news media attention in early 2018.

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Fund Your Education

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International Experience

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Hands-on Research

Conduct cutting-edge research alongside faculty mentors. Learn more

State-of-the-art Facilities

Work in state-of-the-art research facilities outfitted with modern equipment. Learn more

Real-world Internships

Gain firsthand experience while earning your degree. Learn more

Find Your Community

Get inspired and get involved by joining App State clubs and organizations, such as the Appalachian Chemical Society. Learn more

Honors College

Develop high-level creative thinking and research skills. Learn more and check out the departmental honors program.

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Dr. Jennifer Perry Cecile
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828-262-2963

College of Arts and Sciences

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