The chemistry program of Midwestern State University emphasizes personalized instruction and student research. Students receive direct individual attention by the faculty of Ph.D. chemists in small classes and seminar groups and are encouraged to start work on a research project as early as the second year of study.
This commitment has been supported by over $1.3 million in faculty and departmental research grants and student research scholarships. Results from undergraduate research projects have been presented at regional and national conferences and published in scholarly journals with international distribution.
The MSU Chemistry Program receives certification through the American Chemical Society (ACS) and has since 1970. MSU offers three options for the chemistry major and an additional ACS certification for select degree plans.
Programs of Study
Option A - Professional: This program provides the academic foundation for students who may wish to continue their studies in graduate chemistry, chemical engineering, or biochemistry. Students completing this program with three additional advanced chemistry hours and a chemistry GPA of 2.5 or better will be certified by the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society.
Option B - Interdisciplinary: This program provides the academic foundation in chemistry for students who may wish to reinforce their degree with a background in biology, business, computer science, chemical engineering, or other areas.
Option C - Biochemistry/Pre-Professional: This program provides the academic foundation for students who wish to continue their studies in biochemistry at the graduate level or in professional schools of optometry, physical therapy, pharmacy, physician's assistant, medicine, dentistry, or veterinary medicine. Students will also be able to matriculate into the Research and Development areas of industry and areas of forensic science.
STEM Minors
Often pursued by pre-professional students as well as majors in biology or geosciences. Might be recommended for engineering students interested in chemical engineering.
Pre-Professional Programs
Pre-professional programs are designed for students interested in dentistry, medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy and veterinary school and who wish to use their undergraduate program to get the prerequisites before applying to their program and choice.
Pre-professional is not a major—it is a focus. This focus will help you pick outthe courses and activities to increase your ability to be admitted into a professional program. Competition for limited spots in professional programs is high, and you will need to find ways to academically prepare and differentiate yourself for admission.
Five pre-professional programs are supported by programs in the McCoy College:
MSU uses a Health Professions Advisory Committee (HPAC) to advise pre-professional students, write letters of recommendation, provide scholarships, and conduct mock interviews. For more information and forms, please visit our HPAC webpage.