<p>I'm considering majoring in either chemistry or biochemistry, and down the road, a career in dentistry.
Can anybody give me some insight on the strength of the chem/biochem majors/programs at any of the following universities: UPenn, Cornell, WashU, Northwestern, and Carnegie Mellon.</p>
<p>Any relevant comment is appreciated.</p>
<p>I don't know about the other schools, but NU is top 9 for chemistry I believe.</p>
<p>I believe what your referring to is NU's chem grad school ranking, which is #9.
I was actually asking about their undergrad chem programs. Thanks, though.</p>
<p>dlimhs,</p>
<p>Let me first give you the grad ranking:</p>
<p>UPenn: #20
Cornell: #9
WashU: #43
Northwestern: #9
Carnegie Mellon: #50</p>
<p>I am afriad it's rather difficult to quantify how good the correlation between grad ranking and quality of undergrad education is. However, last year, two chemistry students won the prestigious Gates Scholarships. <a href="http://www.northwestern.edu/newscenter/stories/2006/02/gates.html%5B/url%5D">http://www.northwestern.edu/newscenter/stories/2006/02/gates.html</a></p>
<p>There seems to be large number of research opportunities. They are signs of a solid program.</p>