Chemistry is the central science.
Therefore, our chemistry program at Eckerd College is designed to meet the needs of students with widely diverse needs and goals. The personal attention which is the hallmark of the best private liberal arts colleges Chemistry majors at Eckerd are given the education needed to be competitive at the best graduate or professional schools in the country, or in seeking careers in industry or government. In addition, instruction is provided for students in other majors such as biology, marine science, and physics. The best form of teaching a laboratory science occurs in the laboratory itself. A strong, diverse laboratory program produces well-qualified graduates, capable of reaching their goals.