Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Chemistry is the central science that is involved in almost everything with which we come in contact. Chemists apply the scientific method to study the composition and properties of matter. They are concerned with the essential processes involved in rearrangement of the atoms of substances to produce new products. Besides, the life processes of all organisms involve chemical changes and thus, chemists play a key role in the development of such fields as medicine, biochemistry and genetic engineering. In other domains, chemistry is essential for the evolving of nanotechnology and the tackling of environmental issues. In general, chemistry offers students an exciting array of intellectual adventures and builds their technical and problem-solving skills.

Career Opportunities

A graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry has several options for future career. Beside graduate studies in a specific area of chemistry, enrolling in medical school is also possible with correct choice of undergraduate pre-med courses. Otherwise, a chemist can work in a wide range of industries, such as:

• quality control laboratories
• agricultural companies
• chemistry consulting firms
• government
• mineral and metal industries
• petroleum refineries
• pharmaceutical industries
• biotechnology industries
• hospital research laboratories
• cosmetic companies
• industrial laboratories
• textile manufacturers
• food and beverage companies
• chemical distributors
• health protection branches
• police laboratories
• waterworks departments
• oil companies
• chemical manufacturing plants
• pulp and paper industries
• research centers/institutes
• chemical laboratories

Degree Requirements

Please see the university catalog for details on degree requirements.