Student Information

The Chemistry & Biochemistry Program at CSUSB with its emphasis on small classes and close interaction with our professors will offer you the opportunity to explore these ideas and more. You will receive a top quality education and the preparation you need to go on in whatever direction you choose. Chemistry Graduates from CSUSB have earned PhD degrees from the California Institute of Technology, Johns Hopkins University, UC San Francisco, and UC Irvine; have earned MD degrees from UCLA, Harvard University, USC, and UC Davis: have become teachers and college professors, or heads of companies; and others are successfully applying their chemistry knowledge in areas such as environmental health, pharmaceuticals, criminalistics, and medical technology.

Bachelor of Arts ­ Chemistry Option

This program allows the greatest number of free elective units and is for someone who desires to combine chemistry with another area such as business, law, or criminal justice.

Bachelor of Arts ­ Biochemistry Option

This program incorporates courses in biology while still leaving room for elective courses in other areas. It is particularly appropriate for students desiring to pursue a career in pharmacy or criminalisitcs.

Bachelor of Science ­ ACS Certified Option

This American Chemical Society approved program is designed for the student who plans a career in chemistry upon graduation or plans to go on to graduate school.

Bachelor of Science ­ Biochemistry Option

This program incorporates additional course work in biology and is particularly suited for the student desiring to go to medical school or to pursue a career in Biomedical Research.