Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry - Biochemical

he Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry provides a thorough education for students planning careers as research scientists, industrial chemists, and in areas such as crime labs, environmental sustainability and government. The Chemistry Major also prepares students for careers in medicine, genetic engineering, toxicology, pharmaceutics, chemical education, nanoscience, and more. A foundational science, chemistry prepares students for a wide range of careers such as research scientist, industrial chemist, educator and health care provider. Trained chemists are found in research and development, forensics, manufacturing, engineering, conservation, medicine and more. Research experience is critical at the undergraduate level and readily available at UWM in areas such as drug discovery, nanomaterials, synthesis and more. UWM students have multiple options to tailor their degree to their career objectives, including a general chemistry major, a chemistry major with a biochemical focus, a minor, a master's with thesis, a master's without thesis and a doctoral degree.

All applicants whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency in one of the following ways:
An approved test score that meets the requirement for regular or conditional admission.
University study: Completion of at least 18 months of full-time, for-credit academic study (approximately three semesters) at a recognized or accredited institution of higher education whose language of instruction is English immediately prior to enrollment at UWM.
Secondary/high school study: Proof of completion of the last two years of secondary/high school at an institution whose language of instruction is English immediately prior to enrollment at UWM. TOEFL IBT - 79 or higher, TOEFL PBT - 548 or higher, IELTS - 6.5