Major in Chemistry, Health Sciences Concentration

Program Overview

The Chemistry major with a Health Sciences concentration at Colorado State University combines chemistry coursework with biology, anatomy, physiology, and microbiology to prepare students for careers in health professions such as medicine, veterinary science, and dentistry. The program emphasizes research participation and fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills through interdisciplinary knowledge application. Graduates develop transferable laboratory and research abilities, equipping them for successful careers in the health sciences.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Chemistry major with a Health Sciences concentration at Colorado State University is designed for students interested in pursuing careers in the medical, veterinary, pharmacy, dentistry, and allied health fields. This concentration complements a student's chemistry knowledge with courses in biology, anatomy, physiology, and microbiology. The program aims to prepare students for the prerequisite requirements of health sciences professional programs.

Objectives:

• Identify the anatomical features of humans or domestic animals and define their physiological roles.
• Articulate the role chemistry plays in disease and its treatment.
• Apply interdisciplinary knowledge from chemistry and related fields (biology, microbiology, anatomy, physiology, and psychology) to problems and questions in the health sciences.

Teaching:

• The program encourages undergraduate research participation.
• Students have access to state-of-the-art equipment in faculty laboratories and the Analytical Resources Core facility.
• Undergraduate research is strongly encouraged for students considering a career in the sciences.
• Students can complete supervised research for academic credit.

Careers:

• The program prepares students for careers in the medical, veterinary, pharmacy, dentistry, and allied health fields.

Other:

• Chemistry majors in the health sciences concentration are encouraged to participate in undergraduate research.
• Development of laboratory and research skills result in transferable skills that a graduate can apply towards a career in the health sciences.