The chemistry faculty believe that research or project work on a significant chemical problem is a particularly valuable educational experience. The department is well-equipped with instrumentation necessary for a number of studies and has a strong record of research productivity. Students completing the chemistry major have an exceptionally strong and broad background for immediate employment, professional school, or graduate work in chemistry or a wide range of allied fields. Our alumni work not only in chemistry, but in materials science, chemical engineering, biochemistry, pharmacology, molecular biology, genetics, oceanography, teaching, publishing, and winemaking. All chemistry graduates are certified by the American Chemical Society.
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Students can, in consultation with their advisor, build upon the chemistry degree with courses tailored to their interests. Sample programs supporting a broad array of career paths are listed below. Completion of this course of study leads to American Chemical Society certification in chemical education. Completion of this course of study leads to American Chemical Society certification in chemical physics. It is recommended that students acquire a reading knowledge of German, Russian, or French.