Outstanding opportunities exist for graduate study in chemistry.
A bachelor's degree in chemistry is also excellent preparation for graduate study in a number of other fields such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, medical technology, law, business, oceanography, teaching, environmental studies, forensic science, and engineering. The facilities, faculty, and curricular offerings of the Department of Chemistry are approved by the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society. Students who complete the approved program are certified to the American Chemical Society and become eligible for full membership in the society upon graduation. See page printed catalog page 136 for a description of this program. Choosing a Major Students are strongly encouraged to make the choice as early as possible to ensure that their degree may be completed in four years.