The chemistry field includes many subspecializations including analytical chemistry, biochemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry and physical chemistry. Other more specialized areas are spectroscopy, photochemistry and biomedical aspects of biochemistry. Career Opportunities Careers in chemistry are numerous and varied. Graduates have exciting employment opportunities at many different levels. They also assist law enforcement agencies through analysis of DNA, blood, fibers and other materials.
Some chemists study air pollution and reactions in the upper atmosphere.
Others teach at the high school and college level. There is a continuous need for chemistry graduates. At BGSU the chemistry faculty prepares students to be professional chemists and biochemists. Chemistry is an essential science in the health professions, and students who wish to enroll in medical or dental school need a minimum of two years of chemistry, preferably biochemistry. Though the job market for bachelor's degree chemists is strong, most graduates pursue advanced degrees in chemistry, biochemistry or in the health professions.