Chemistry / Biochemistry
Chemistry is fundamental to understanding materials, the environment and living systems. Important applications of the discipline include the creation of improved materials, synthesis of new medicines and finding better ways to protect the environment. Loras' Chemistry and Biochemistry programs provide students with the opportunity to develop a strong foundation in chemical principles and apply them to laboratory applications.
Loras offers students hands-on learning and access to opportunities not seen elsewhere. The faculty is comprised of experienced professors trained in each of the four major areas of chemistry: organic, inorganic, physical and analytical, plus biochemistry and polymer chemistry. Majors available in: Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Chemistry for Secondary Education. There is also an optional specialization in chemistry for secondary teaching. Within the chemistry degree there is the option of specializing in biochemistry or polymer chemistry.
Why Choose Loras College?
Careers Loras Chemistry and Biochemistry graduates have the foundation to pursue a wide range of careers:
• chemical industry
• research
• education
• engineering
• medicine
• dentistry
• other health professions
• forensic science
• patent law
Students network with successful alums in a wide variety of career paths.
Recent graduates have gone on to a variety of careers, professional schools and graduate schools. Approximately 25% are in medical school. Another 25% are in a variety of health science programs including veternary medicine, pharmacy, nursing, osteopathic medicine, and optometry. 25% are in graduate school or law school in places like: University of Iowa, Drake, Duke, Kansas, Arkansas, Illinois at Chicago, Colorado, and Northern Illinois. The remaining 25% are using their Loras training in industry, as laboratory technicians, or teaching high school.