The faculty in the University of Nebraska at Kearney's Department of Chemistry believe in a "hands-on" science experience. In the program, students are provided with the best laboratory experience possible through access to state-of-the-art equipment and participation in active undergraduate research programs. The program is appropriate for many students planning a pharmacy, medical or dental health career.
Majors will learn modern laboratory techniques from expert professors, receive hands-on training with instruments chemists use every day, and benefit from research opportunities leading to presenting and publishing results. This major includes 12 hours of biology courses. This degree is certified by the American Chemical Society.
Credit Hours
General Studies requirement has been reduced to 30 credit hrs allowing more freedom and making it easier to transfer to UNK.
Degree Received
Chemistry Comprehensive, Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry Emphasis
Per Credit Hour
With the New Nebraskan Scholarship all undergraduate students pay in-state tuition
UNK’s new general studies curriculum requires fewer hours, eases transferring, and gives students greater flexibility in earning their degree. This reduced the general studies credit requirement from 45 hours to 30 hours. The 4-year class schedule below is a sample timeline for progress toward a Biochemistry degree at the University of Nebraska at Kearney. Consult with your academic advisor.
“Participation in research at UNK was a great professional and academic experience. Students can get close to professors and actually apply and use material learned from classes.”
CHEMISTRY COMPREHENSIVE Emphasis: Biochemistry
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