Overview

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry provides a strong education in chemistry and biochemistry that prepares its students to function and thrive in our society.

The department attempts to increase the problem solving and critical thinking skills of all students. Non-science students learn about the scientific and chemical aspects of everyday life that allow them to understand issues related to the environment, energy production, disease prevention, and nutrition. Students of the sciences learn the fundamentals of chemistry that control the interactions of elements and molecules.

Programme Learning Outcomes

Students graduating the Chemistry - Bioanalytical and Forensics programme at California State University East Bay will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge in the various areas of chemistry, including inorganic chemistry, analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, and biochemistry.

Use quantitative reasoning to analyze and solve chemical problems and evaluate chemical data.

Work effectively and safely in a laboratory environment to perform experimental procedures and operate modern chemical/biochemical instruments.

Design, carry out, record and analyze the results of chemical experiments.

Communicate chemical or biochemical issues clearly.

Career opportunities include:

Analytical Chemist

Dietitian

Environmental Chemist

Food and Drug Inspector

Geochemist

Materials Scientist

Organic Chemist

Perfumer

Petrologist

Pharmaceutical Chemist

Pollution Control

Quality Control Technician

Teacher

Water Purification Chemist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Calculus

Organic Chemistry

Quantitative Analysis

Survey of Biochemistry

Physics for Scientists & Engineers

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Hayward, United States

Disciplines

Chemistry Forensic Science Bioinformatics & Biostatistics View 135 other Bachelors in Bioinformatics & Biostatistics in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

As required by the university, accreditation officials, and California law, your admission is not complete until we receive and verify all:

Official transcripts/mark sheets

Proof that you earned a diploma and/or degree, if applicable

Official English proficiency test scores

Proof of your diploma or degree can be either indicated on your transcripts or on a separate degree certificate.

The university reserves the right to determine what constitutes an Official Transcript. Documents submitted to the university become the property of the university and will not be returned under any circumstance.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

18649 USD / year

≈ 18649 USD / year
Out-of-State

18649 USD / year

≈ 18649 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

7993 USD / year

≈ 7993 USD / year

Living costs

Hayward

United States

1370 - 2510 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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