Chemistry & Biochemistry
Department website: https://www.benedictine.edu/academics/departments/chemistry/index
The Benedictine College Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is accredited by the American Chemical Society to develop students' foundations in the chemical sciences that are integral to many disciplines in today's high-technology society. Successful completion of a chemistry or biochemistry degree prepares students for entry into many different fields including medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, materials science, medicinal chemistry, synthesis, environmental, forensics, drug discovery, biotechnology, molecular biology, and research.
Students who score a 3 or higher on the AP Chemistry Exam receive credit for CHEM-1010 Chemistry of the Biosphere. If students wish to waive the CHEM-1200 General Chemistry I Lecture/CHEM-1201 General Chemistry I Lab requirement (typically those who scored a 4 or 5 on the AP Chemistry Exam) can do so by contacting a member of the Chemistry Department to schedule, take, and score at or above the 70th percentile in one attempt of the ACS First Term General Chemistry Exam.