More than 80 percent of program alumni who apply to graduate programs in the sciences are admitted. Recent graduates have successfully completed degree programs at the following, among others:
Southern California College of Optometry University of California, Irvine Kansas City University Medical Center Texas Tech University Medical School Louisiana State University Graduate School Regis University, School of Nursery University of Arizona: Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics Whittier College Graduate School: Education University of New Mexico Medical School University of Illinois: Chemistry Dalhousie University: Bio Chemistry Stanford University School of Medicine California State University, Los Angeles: Graduate School in Forensic Science University of Miami: School of Nursing Oregon Health Sciences: School of Optometry Saint Georges Medical School Cornell University: Medical Sciences USC Pharmacy School University of Colorado: Pharmacy School California State University, Fullerton: Chemistry California State University, Fullerton: Biochemistry University of California, San Diego: Chemistry Princeton University, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
Graduates who enter the professional arena have taken jobs working in the chemical industry, in research, development, and crime labs, in the fields of biotechnology and pharmacy, in the armed forces, and in the educational sector, teaching chemistry at the high school level.
Jim Galloway left Whittier College with a dual degree in biology and chemistry. In the ensuing years, he has been called both a “pioneer and an exceptional leader” on global biogeochemical issues focusing on documenting and understanding the massive changes that are occurring in the global nitrogen cycle both through his own research as well as fostering a major international effort. Read more.
Every now and then, my wife (also a Whittier alum) and I talk about how great an education we received from Whittier. As undergrads, we were always pushed to do better. The rigor in my education provided me with the stamina and essential skills to be successful in my career. The most useful skills that I gained from Whittier are writing, communication, and, most importantly, critical thinking skills. I know the education I received after Whittier also contributed to my success, but the foundation that was formed at Whittier initiated it all. Read more.
