College of Science

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Bachelor of Science in Biological Chemistry

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1st year

Fall Semester

CHEM 1341/1181

BIOL 1441

ENGL 1301

MATH 1421

UNIV-SC 1131

Spring Semester

CHEM 1342/1182

BIOL 1442

ENGL 1302

MATH 1426

Summer (Optional)

HOURS 31

2nd year

Fall Semester

CHEM 2321

CHEM 2335

CHEM 2283

MATH 2425

PHYS 1441

Spring Semester

CHEM 2322

CHEM 2284

BIOL 3315

HIST 1301

PHYS 1442

Summer (Optional)

HOURS 31

3rd year

Fall Semester

CHEM 3315

CHEM 3175

CHEM 4311

CREATIVE ART

HIST 1302

Spring Semester

CHEM 3317

CHEM 4312

CHEM 4242

BIOL2444

ELECTIVE OR TA/RESEARCH

Summer (Optional)

HOURS 28

4th year

Fall Semester

CHEM 4313

CHEM 4461

LPC

POLS 2311

ADV ELECTIVE OR TA/RESEARCH

Spring Semester

CHEM 4314

BIOL33XX

POLS 2312

SOCIAL SCIENCE

ADV ELECTIVE OR TA/RESEARCH

HOURS 30

TOTAL DEGREE HOURS 120

Meet with your advisor and become familiar with

requirements for your degree.

Complete lower-division prerequisite courses.

General Chemistry with lab 1 & 2.

Organic Chemistry with lab 1 & 2.

Quantitative Chemistry with lab.

Focus on upper-division chemistry, math, and physics course sequences required for staying on track.

Meet with your academic advisor to review progress and start planning for degree completion.

Complete UNIV-SC 1131 or 1101 if transferring.

Discover resources and form study groups that will ensure you have the tools to achieve your academic goals.

Meet with your professors during office hours so they get to know you.

Explore student, community, and/or professional organizations to help find your passions.

Become a Teaching Assistant (TA) for General

Chemistry labs.

Become a tutor for the Chemistry Clinic.

Attend departmental research seminars.

Contribute to student, community, and/or professional organizations.

Meet with your professors during office hours so they get to know you, laying the foundation for future opportunities to work in research labs and for recommendation letters for graduate or

professional school.

Visit the Lockheed Martin Career Development Center and meet with a counselor to explore potential careers for the B.S. in Chemistry.

Participate in internal and/or external research opportunities.

Consider internships opportunities, including summer research outside UTA.

Meet with career center counselors to discuss career goals.

*You can ask your freshman advisor about what these requirements are

Meet with your advisor to be sure you meet all the requirements for graduation.

Finish all your required coursework.

Research careers in chemistry at the American Chemical Society's website, www.ACS.org.

Review your resume or vitae with Career Services.

Become a Peer Academic Leader for a UNIV-SC course.

Attend a regional or national research conference and present your work.

Take a leadership role in a student, community, or professional organization.

Take the GRE, MCAT, or other required exam for entrance to graduate or professional school.

Attend job fairs.

Apply to graduate or professional school.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Internships

Fellowships

Assistantships

Job fairs

Scholarships

Peer Academic Leadership

GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT

Global Grounds

Global Mavericks Program

International Week

Language Exchange Program

Study Abroad

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

Mentorships

Student organizations

Peer education

Volunteering

Tutoring and coaching

Student Governance

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Service learning

UTA Volunteers

Camps for high school students

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

Undergraduate Research Assistantship

McNair Scholars

LSAMP

ACES

What career options do I have with this major?

Analytical Chemist

Biomedical Scientist

Law and Policy

Manufacturing in Government

Research Scientist -Life Sciences

Sales/Marketing

Biotechnologist

Clinical Research Associate

Clinical Scientist, Biochemistry

Environment and Health Care

Forensic Scientist

Medicinal Chemist

Military and Law Enforcement

Nanotechnologist

Pharmacologist

Physician Associate

Scientific Laboratory Technician

Secondary Education or Higher Ed Academic Researcher

Industry Research and Development

Quality Control/Regulatory

Workforce Skills

Communication: Develop and articulate ideas clearly and effectively across all mediums, including but not limited to written, oral, and digital communication.

Critical Thinking: Analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems by using sound reasoning before forming a strategy, decision, or opinion.

Career Readiness

Ability to Organize, Analyze, and Interpret Scientific Data

Analyze Data Using Appropriate Statistical Methods and Draw Appropriate Conclusions

Apply the Scientific Method: Define a Problem Clearly, Develop Testable Hypotheses, Design and Execute Experiments

Aptitude for Accuracy and Details

Chemical Literature Skills

Communication Skills Synthesize Information from a Variety of Sources in a Clear and Organized Manner Using a Scientifically Appropriate Style and Present in Both Written and Oral Formats

Conduct Scientific Research

Critically Evaluate Technical Articles and Manage Many Types of Chemical Information

Curiosity and Perseverance

Developing Theories

Explore workforce skill development through on and off-campus activities.

Engage with the UTA Lockheed Martin Career Development Center at uta.edu/careers

Meet with a career consultant

Teamwork/Collaboration: Work within a team and foster collaborative relationships with peers and supervisors. Use interpersonal skills to demonstrate respect and dignity for others while working toward a common goal.

Ethics: Display High Personal Standards and Integrity, Conduct Yourself Responsibly, and Be Aware of Contemporary Issues Related to Chemistry

Laboratory Safety Skills: Demonstrate and Apply Understanding of the Concepts of Safe Laboratory Practices

Observation and Decision-Making

Problem-Solving Skills

Proficiency with Computers and Scientific Instruments

Retrieve Specific Information from the Chemical Literature

Strong Mathematical and Scientific Skills

Team Skills: Work Productively with a Diverse Group of Peers and Be Able to Lead Portions of an Activity or Be Effective Followers, as Dictated by the Situation

Understand and Express Complex Technical Information

Utilize Formulas

Work Independently and in Groups

Network with employers

Discover internships and co-ops

Apply for on-campus employment

Join Handshake, our career services platform

Participate in career development programs In Industry

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