Chemistry Degrees & Programs

The Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Health Professions provides quality Christian education in Chemistry, Biochemistry and Health Professions for all its students. The Department embraces the teaching of chemistry, biochemistry, and allied health to prepare students to function as chemists, biochemists, health professionals or continue to graduate/professional schools. Its philosophy involves the integration of faith and reason and endeavors to provide the student with an understanding of chemical and allied health knowledge that are consistent with Christian education and principles.

Degrees & Programs

Biochemistry (B.S.)— This program is designed to meet the needs of those students who are primarily interested in preparing for careers in such areas as biochemistry, pharmacology, neurochemistry, medicine, dentistry, or pharmacy.

Biochemistry Professional (B.S.)— This curriculum is based on The American Chemical Society suggested guidelines for an ACS certified degree and is an intensive study of chemistry and biochemistry that is recommended for people planning research careers in chemistry, particularly those interested in graduate study in chemistry or biochemistry. The biochemistry track has similar requirements to the ACS chemistry degree, but requires two semesters of biochemistry, cellular and molecular biology and a senior thesis.

Chemistry (B.S.)— This program is designed to meet the needs of those chemistry majors who are primarily interested in a professional career in chemistry or graduate studies. This program prepares the student either for work in the chemical industry or for advanced studies in graduate school. Admission to this curriculum requires approval of the department and a minimum GPA of 3.00 in chemistry and mathematics courses.

Chemistry Professional ( B.S.)— This curriculum is based on The American Chemical Society suggested guidelines for an ACS certified degree and is an intensive study of chemistry that is recommended for people planning to become professional chemists, planning careers in chemistry or to pursue graduate study in chemistry. In addition to the requirements of the normal BS degree, this curriculum requires additional advanced courses in chemistry and a senior thesis. These additional classes allow exposure to more advanced concepts and modern techniques in chemical research.

Chemical Engineering (B.S.)— This is a five-year program in collaboration with the University of Alabama in Huntsville where the student spends three years at Oakwood and two years at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. After successful completion of all requirements, the University of Alabama in Huntsville will grant the degree of B.S. in Chemical Engineering and Oakwood will grant the degree of B.S. in Chemistry.

Chemistry Education (B.S.)— This program is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The program qualifies a person to teach secondary school chemistry. After graduation, students may apply for the Alabama Class B Certificate: Chemistry, grades 7-12; and the SDA Basic Teaching Certificate: Chemistry, grades 7-12. Chemistry Education majors must work as lab assistants and tutors in the department.

Cytotechnology (B.S.)— This is a consortium program in which the student spends three years at Oakwood University and approximately twelve months at the University of Alabama in Birmingham (UAB). (Application for admission to UAB must be made separately and admission is not guaranteed).

Medical Technology (B.S.)— This is a consortium program in which the student spends three years at Oakwood University and approximately twelve months at a partnering institution: Florida Hospital, Andrews University, Meharry/Tennessee State University, Howard University or the University of Alabama in Birmingham. (Application for admission to partnering institution must be made separately and admission is not guaranteed).

Pre-Physical Therapy (B.S.)— Following completion of this degree, the student must complete professional Master’s or doctoral education at a physical therapy school. This program is designed to allow students who desire to apply to 3+3 programs (e.g., Loma Linda University or Andrews University) to complete all prerequisite courses by the end of the junior year. Students who successfully complete the first year of physical therapy professional school will be awarded the B.S. in Pre-Physical Therapy from Oakwood University.

Pre-Occupational Therapy ( A.S.)—

Pre-Physician Assistant (A.S.)—

Pre-Speech-Language Pathology (A.S.)— Following completion of this degree, the student must complete professional education at a college or university that offers this major.

Minors

Chemistry—