Chemistry
Understand the world at the molecular level.
Chemistry is often referred to as 鈥渢he central science鈥� because of its pivotal role in all sciences dealing with matter, including biology, physics, psychology, engineering and medicine. As a chemistry major you鈥檒l take practical classes demonstrating chemistry鈥檚 relationship with other natural sciences, and explore its applications in medicine, engineering, business and law. You鈥檒l get experience with modern laboratory equipment that will allow you to solve complex problems.
Programs Offered
Sample Courses
- Organic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
- Quantitative Analysis
Special Admission Requirements
There are no special admissions requirements for this program.
Our Faculty
Our faculty comprises leaders, scholars and teachers with diverse research backgrounds and experiences 鈥� from studies of nanoscale materials based on elemental silicon to exploring new synthetic methods 鈥� and a number of complex focus areas in chemistry and biochemistry.
What Sets Us Apart
We train our majors broadly across all areas of the 鈥渃entral science鈥� with significant coursework opportunities in biological, organic, inorganic and physical chemistry. Intern with local companies or industrial and government research labs like the National Institutes of Health.
Career Prospects
We train our majors broadly across all areas of the 鈥渃entral science鈥� with significant coursework opportunities in biological, organic, inorganic and physical chemistry.
You can intern with local companies or industrial and government research labs like the National Institutes of Health.
As a chemistry graduate you may pursue advanced study in chemistry, medicine, law, journalism and business or pursue technical positions in industrial or governmental research labs.