Chemistry, B.S.

This Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry or the concentration in Biochemistry are rigorous programs that fulfills the requirements for professional training established by the American Chemical Society, a national certifying agency. The degrees are designed for students who will seek research positions in industry and governmental agencies and also prepares students who intend to continue study into the graduate level.

Hands-on learning forms the basis of our Chemistry program. In our close-knit classrooms, you’ll get to know your professors and get real-world experience and first class instruction. And you’ll connect with your fellow students in ways you wouldn’t at other universities. Our modern instrumentation, including, FT-NMR, FT-IR, HPLC, GCMS, and a computational laboratory, are all available to undergraduate students. Our program provides a sense of care, support and belonging, and better prepares students to approach their chosen fields through close faculty contact and hands-on experience.

With a strong foundation in chemistry, you’ll be highly prepared for your future. Our degrees offer excellent preparation for job placement and graduate or professional school. Nearly all of our students go where they want to go after graduation. The Chemistry major will work closely with their advisor to determine what coursework will prepare them best for the employment or academic opportunities that they are most interested in. Chemistry students with additional skills or a highly specialized emphasis have special advantages in the job market. By looking into what course work, skills, and experiences an employer looks for, students can better prepare for forthcoming position openings.

We have active undergraduate research programs where you have the opportunity to specialize in a particular area of chemistry. The research areas include: biochemistry, physical chemistry, molecular modeling, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, organometallic chemistry, floral-scents, molecular electronics, marine chemistry, aqueous chemistry, trace metal analysis, and atmospheric chemistry.

Preparation: In high school take biology, chemistry, and physics (with labs, if possible); beginning and intermediate algebra; geometry; trigonometry, and pre-calculus.