The chemistry department is well-equipped with modern laboratory facilities and instrumentation. A distinctive feature of the chemistry department at Emory is that students are encouraged and provided with enrichment programs while at Emory. Chemistry students have participated in research and internships that are important aspects of their training. Many have done internships at local industry, hospitals, pharmacies to gain work experience in their potential career choices. The chemistry department offers B.S. and B.A. degrees requiring ten and eight courses in chemistry respectively.
Students choose either one based on the level of preparation in chemistry desired.
Due to the relatedness of chemistry to other sciences, students often choose to double major in another field. Students interested in teaching choose either the B.S. or B.A. degree, they also need to complete the necessary education courses at the Neff Center. This is a proposed schedule that students are encouraged to follow. Most students will have their schedules tailored to their background and needs. Students will need to take other college requirements and electives to round out their schedules.