Prospective Students
Regardless of which major or program of study, ALL students will enjoy a high level of departmental support!
Welcome to the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry!
- Our graduates become successful chemists and biochemists in fields such as medicine, drug development, materials development, bioengineering, fuel technology, astrochemistry, forensic science, education, law, and more!
- Each major encourages students to engage in a variety of research activities, receiving real world research experience in their respective lab sciences.
- We provide extensive support to our undergraduate students through a range of major advising, faculty advising, and peer mentorship.
Schedule a visit with CBC!
We can accommodate most visits September 1st to April 30th, Monday-Friday between 10 am and 4 pm, during regular school sessions (Fall & Spring), and not on weekends or holidays. Please contact us a couple of weeks in advance.
Outline of visit/tours:
- Meet with one or more of our undergraduate advisors to learn more about the department and your degree of interest.
- Ask our CBC Student Ambassadors any questions you have about being a student.
Join our CBC Student Ambassadors as they take you on a tour of the department as well as one or more research labs.
To schedule a tour of the entire UArizona campus, you can check out the Office of Admissions webpage.
Explore our degrees and classes
Those who study biochemistry will apply chemistry to examine and explore the processes of life. Biochemistry can lead to careers in medicine, sustainability, agriculture, toxicology, pharmacology, and more!
Those who study chemistry will gain a broad understanding of Chemistry is the study of the creation, properties, and reactions of the natural and synthetic substances that constitute the world around us. Students of chemistry are well-positioned to pursue careers in medicine, sustainability, toxicology, engineering, fuel science, food science, and more!
