Other graduates continue through law school and specialize in patent law or environmental law. The public health sector is also a common area for chemists to work. The Department of Chemistry places a great emphasis on undergraduate research. Thus, B.A. and B.S. majors have ample opportunity to pursue research projects under the close mentorship of a full-time faculty member. Selected undergraduate students can apply to work with faculty in undergraduate laboratories as Laboratory Assistants.
Lab Assistants receive a stipend.
Students in upper-level chemistry courses enjoy small classes and personalized attention. The Department of Chemistry has an active Chemistry Club and hosts several social events throughout the year, giving students the opportunity to mingle with faculty and meet other chemistry students. The St. Louis Rubber Group, a subdivision of the American Chemical Society, supports these scholarships. The Department's Bachelor of Science in Chemistry degree has been certified by the American Chemical Society. The Department has received continuous certification since 1946.