There are two paths to study chemistry at the University of Mississippi. Choose between the Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry and the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with optional emphases in biochemistry, chemical physics, and environmental chemistry. The B.A. degree allows greater compatibility with other areas of study while the more specialized B.S. degree requires more mathematics and science.The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is ranked among the top 50 chemistry departments in the country for its production of undergraduate degrees because faculty members take a keen interest in the success of their students. Students may become involved in research with faculty members during the academic year as well as funded summer projects. It is not unusual for a chemistry major to co-author a scientific article with a professor before graduating from UM.<br><br><br>Key Benefits<br><br>Chemistry majors receive training in state-of-the-art chemical instrumentation, data collection and analyses, and professional presentation of scientific results. In preparation for graduate school, many students engage in research with faculty, sometimes beginning as early as their first semester at the university. The department maintains a website that presents the requirements and opportunities for undergraduate researchers.