Students will become highly-qualified, experienced chemists who pursue graduate studies or a variety of in-demand careers thanks to individualized, rigorous curriculum and research.
Augustana University has been awarded approximately $45,000 per year through 2028 to support key initiatives designed to inspire youth education in STEM-related fields in South Dakota.
Augustana University is offering a new 5-year dual-degree engineering program — set to launch in Fall 2025. As part of the new program, students will take foundational courses at Augustana, earning a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in chemistry, physics or mathematics at the university. Students will begin taking online engineering courses in their second year — offered through the University of North Dakota (UND).
This is in addition to Augustana's other dual-degree engineering options.
Beginning in the fall, Augustana University will offer a major in neuroscience. The major will be in addition to the neuroscience minor, which launched in Fall 2022, as well as a neuroscience emphasis for psychology majors.
Graduates have secured careers as veterinarians, researchers, physicians, genetic counselors, environmental or patent lawyers and quality control specialists.
Many students in biochemistry undertake paid research, engage in mentorship in research, internship and personalized advanced courses, present at national conferences and co-author peer-reviewed publications.
Internship opportunities include:
Students conduct primary research in Augustana’s science labs containing quality equipment for students, including cutting-edge microscopy and chemical detection instrumentation.
Chemistry students study away in:
Those interested in majoring in chemistry should consider whether to pursue the classic track (44 credit hours) or the American Chemical Society (ACS) track (60 credit hours). The ACS track is highly recommended for those interested in graduate school.
In courses and research, Augustana’s lab equipment includes:
Chemistry students often participate in: