Biochemistry | High Point University

Biochemistry majors are encouraged to engage within and beyond the sciences to develop critical thinking and the ability to access and analyze information and ideas across disciplines. They often apply for undergraduate research programs or internships.

Students have presented research at the ACS Meeting, SERMACS, Big South Undergraduate Research Symposium, and participated in the National Science Foundation sponsored Research Experiences for Undergraduate Summer Internships.

Wanek School of Natural Sciences

One University Parkway, High Point, NC 27268

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(800) 345-6993

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Faculty & Staff

Michael Knippenberg

Interim Chair and Associate Professor of Chemistry

mknippen@highpoint.edu

+1 (336) 841-9531

Meghan Blackledge

Associate Professor of Chemistry; Director of Natural Sciences Fellows

mblackle@highpoint.edu

+1 (336) 841-9317

Angela Broadnax

Assistant Professor of Chemistry

abroadna@highpoint.edu

+1 (336) 841-9848

Keir Fogarty

Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Co-Director of Natural Sciences Fellows

kfogarty@highpoint.edu

+1 (336) 841-9692

Chris Fowler

Director of Environmental Studies and Associate Professor of Chemistry

cfowler@highpoint.edu

+1 (336) 841-9071

Sarmad Hindo

Instructor of Chemistry

shindo@highpoint.edu

+1 (336) 841-9620

Holistic Learning

The Department of Chemistry at HPU believes that new knowledge in the chemical sciences is only generated in the laboratory through research. Top programs of undergraduate education in chemistry utilize undergraduate research as the vehicle for the preparation of chemistry majors who not only attend highly competitive graduate and professional programs, but also are sought by these programs. The expectation is that the majority of graduates with this degree will attend graduate school in the chemical sciences or closely-aligned fields.

Course Requirements 2022/2023

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry

Degree Requirements	Credits
Major Requirements	6
University Core Requirements	36-44
Electives	1-25
Total	128

Requirements for B.S. in Biochemistry

Course	Course Title	Credits
CHM 1010 or CHM 1510	General Chemistry I or General Chemistry I, Majors	3
CHM 1011 or CHM 1511	General Chemistry I Laboratory or General Chemistry I Laboratory, Majors	1
CHM 1020 or CHM 1520	General Chemistry II or General Chemistry II, Majors	3
CHM 1021 or CHM 1521	General Chemistry II Laboratory or General Chemistry II Laboratory, Majors	1
CHM 2510	Organic Chemistry I	3
CHM 2511	Organic Chemistry I Laboratory, Majors	1
CHM 2520	Organic Chemistry II	3
CHM 2521	Organic Chemistry II Laboratory, Majors	1
CHM/BCH 2990	Research & Writing in Chemistry/ Biochemistry	3
CHM 3030	Quantitative Analysis	4
BCH 3510	Biochemistry I, Majors	3
BCH 3511	Biochemistry Laboratory	1
BCH 3520	Biochemistry II, Majors	3
CHM 4010	Elements of Physical Chemistry	3
CHM 4011	Laboratory in Physical Chemistry	1
CHM 4990	Seminar in Chemistry and Biochemistry	1
CHM 311X	Advanced Topics Laboratory	4
CHM 3881/BCH 4881	Special Topics in Chemistry or Biochemistry	4
BIO 1500	Principles of Cell Biology	4
BIO 2001	Principles of Genetics	4
MTH 1410	Calculus I	4
MTH 1420	Calculus II	4
PHY 2010	Fundamentals of Physics I	4
PHY 2020	Fundamentals of Physics II	4
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Career Opportunities

Students in the chemistry and biochemistry programs at High Point University have gone on to many wonderful careers after college. The interdisciplinary nature of the subject has led to outcomes as diverse as criminology to prenatal screening, agriculture to cosmetics, and home healthcare diagnostics to tailored drug therapies. The number of jobs for chemists is 96,200. Median pay for all occupations: $34,750. Median pay for chemist is $73,060. Students with degrees in chemistry or biochemistry currently have careers as/in:

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At High Point University, our emphasis on global perspectives is designed to provide students with opportunities to enhance their international awareness and to develop their cross-cultural communication skills. Study abroad is strongly encouraged as a part of this emphasis on global studies. With a variety of extraordinary options at some of the most prestigious universities in the world, students at High Point University are encouraged to study abroad as early as the summer after their freshman year. Employers are looking for more than just a degree; they want well-rounded individuals who have familiarity with diverse cultures, special skills, and knowledge of the world around them.

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Summer Undergraduate Research Program

SuRPS will provide an opportunity for faculty mentors and students to work together on undergraduate research projects for eight weeks at HPU.

Instrumentation

The Department of Chemistry at HPU has partnered with Shimadzu Scientific Instruments to provide state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation.

Employment Opportunities

The Department of Chemistry at High Point University has no openings at this time.

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