Programme overview
Main Subject
Chemistry
Degree
BS
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
A Bachelor of Science in Chemistry is an excellent foundation for advanced studies and a career in scientific research or college teaching. This major is for students who are strong in mathematics and desire an in-depth education in Chemistry. Graduates can pursue ground-breaking research in industry or academia.
This is a designated STEM program (see OPT Extension ).
Learn
Students in the Chemistry program will learn about chemical principles both quantitatively and qualitatively, in addition to acquiring hands-on laboratory experience. Students will learn to develop hypotheses and design experiments, make measurements and observations, collect, organize and analyze data, and use instrumentation. In addition to taking both lecture and laboratory courses, the Chemistry Department expects students to participate in individual, mentored research with a faculty member. This research training deepens their scientific knowledge and problem-solving skills. It often includes opportunities to present research findings to other EMU students and at regional or national conferences. Chemistry graduates are qualified to work as professional chemists in either industrial or government research. They may also fill other technical positions in the chemical industry, government laboratories, or regulatory agencies. Graduates will have the rigorous background required to pursue an advanced degree in chemistry, environmental sciences, biochemistry, toxicology, chemical engineering, and materials science.
Opportunities
There are many career paths available after successful graduation with this degree.
Job titles include the following: analytical chemist assayer, brewer lab chemist, chemical oceanographer, chemical instrument technician, chemistry information retrieval specialist, chemical safety officer, chemical sales representative, environmental control analysis, food, and drug chemist, forensic chemist, industrial health engineer, industrial health engineer, laboratory manager, police chemist, quality control technician, a research chemist.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Chemistry
Degree
BS
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
A Bachelor of Science in Chemistry is an excellent foundation for advanced studies and a career in scientific research or college teaching. This major is for students who are strong in mathematics and desire an in-depth education in Chemistry. Graduates can pursue ground-breaking research in industry or academia.
This is a designated STEM program (see OPT Extension ).
Learn
Students in the Chemistry program will learn about chemical principles both quantitatively and qualitatively, in addition to acquiring hands-on laboratory experience. Students will learn to develop hypotheses and design experiments, make measurements and observations, collect, organize and analyze data, and use instrumentation. In addition to taking both lecture and laboratory courses, the Chemistry Department expects students to participate in individual, mentored research with a faculty member. This research training deepens their scientific knowledge and problem-solving skills. It often includes opportunities to present research findings to other EMU students and at regional or national conferences. Chemistry graduates are qualified to work as professional chemists in either industrial or government research. They may also fill other technical positions in the chemical industry, government laboratories, or regulatory agencies. Graduates will have the rigorous background required to pursue an advanced degree in chemistry, environmental sciences, biochemistry, toxicology, chemical engineering, and materials science.
Opportunities
There are many career paths available after successful graduation with this degree.
Job titles include the following: analytical chemist assayer, brewer lab chemist, chemical oceanographer, chemical instrument technician, chemistry information retrieval specialist, chemical safety officer, chemical sales representative, environmental control analysis, food, and drug chemist, forensic chemist, industrial health engineer, industrial health engineer, laboratory manager, police chemist, quality control technician, a research chemist.
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