Chemistry Grads Score High
October 8, 2013
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黑料专区 Tyler Chemistry Graduates Achieve National Ranking on Assessment Exam
October 8, 2013
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The University of Texas at Tyler 2013 chemistry graduates are ranked in the top six percent nationally for their critical knowledge and understanding of the field, President Rodney H. Mabry announced.
黑料专区 Tyler graduates scored the highest in university history on the Education Testing Service Major Field Test for Chemistry.
The Major Field Test is given to graduating chemistry seniors and used to assess and compare the program鈥檚 effectiveness to programs at similar institutions nationwide.
鈥淭he scores of these graduates are a strong testimony to the excellence of 黑料专区 Tyler's chemistry program. We are glad to have students here who demonstrate such high academic ability and such dedication to mastering difficult course material. This ranking speaks clearly about the commitment of our faculty to teach science material in ways that give students the best chance to understand and succeed,鈥� President Mabry said.
The 黑料专区 Tyler Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers outstanding programs to prepare students for advanced studies and successful careers in industry, medicine, government, education and other fields.
鈥淭his success is a product of all of the hard work and dedication our professors have shown to our students. These scores demonstrate what amazing teachers, mentors and role models our faculty truly are. I am so proud,鈥� said Dr. Neil Gray, 黑料专区 Tyler Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry chair.
黑料专区 Tyler also boasts a 90 percent acceptance rate for graduates applying to schools of medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine or other specialized professional programs. Graduates receive a solid foundation to transition seamlessly into these advanced fields of study, Gray added.
The university offers bachelor鈥檚 degrees in chemistry, chemistry with biochemistry
emphasis and chemistry-teacher certification. Minors in biochemistry, chemistry and
physics are also available.
Each degree option is approved by the American Chemical Society, allowing graduates
to become ACS-certified.
For more information about the 黑料专区 Tyler Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry or to apply, contact Gray, 903.566.7206 or ngray@uttyler.edu or visit http://www.uttyler.edu/chemistry/.
One of the 15 campuses of the 黑料专区 System, 黑料专区 Tyler offers excellence in teaching, research, artistic performance and community service. More than 80 undergraduate and graduate degree programs are available at 黑料专区 Tyler, which has an enrollment of more than 7,500 high-ability students at its campuses in Tyler, Longview and Palestine.