There are many reasons to consider Calvin College to study Chemistry and Biochemistry, and our department has many strengths:

• We are accredited by the American Chemical Society, and we have an excellent reputation among universities throughout the U.S. and Canada as our program is accredited by the American Chemical Society.
• Our students get dedicated attention from faculty who teach every course and lab.
• Students work together to master course material and laboratory methods.
• Our curriculum boasts many laboratory courses designed to provide hands-on learning and introduce a broad range of techniques used in research today.
• We provide cutting-edge research opportunities for all interested majors.
• We have extensive research-grade instrumentation for student and faculty use.
• We aim to equip students to make the world a better place on behalf of Christ.
• Our graduates are highly successful, and they testify to being well prepared for positions in academia and industry. Virtually all our departmental graduates who apply, not only get accepted into graduate schools, but receive assistantships or fellowships.
• Our alumni have have taken advantage of a plethora of opportunities:
  • Develop technology in areas such as pharmaceuticals, polymers, solid state electronics, agriculture, chemical engineering, fuels, hydrology, and sustainability.
  • Teach chemistry at various levels (e.g., secondary chemistry teacher).
  • Obtain a J.D. degree and author patent law for new technologies.
  • Aide law enforcement as a forensic scientist.
  • Pursue a Ph.D. degree, which is a scientific research degree.
  • Become a doctor, nurse, dentist or veterinarian.
  • Pursue a joint MD/PhD degree and conduct medical research.
  • Manage chemical-related businesses.
  • Write for science sections in newspapers, periodicals, or business publications.