The Chemistry Department at Moravian College focuses on providing students with a fundamental understanding of the concepts of chemistry and their applications to advanced problems. The program emphasizes exploration of chemical principles through hands-on experience with chemical instrumentation beginning in the general chemistry course. All students have the opportunity to work with faculty members on original research projects that range from theoretical physical chemistry to biochemistry. The department is on the Approved List of the American Chemical Society. Graduates who complete appropriate requirements of the Society receive a bachelor's degree that is certified by the American Chemical Society.
Students go on to graduate school in chemistry, medicine, dentistry, and biological sciences.
Others enter the fields of industrial or governmental research, technical sales, medical technology, library work, or the teaching of chemistry and related sciences in the secondary schools. The remaining course is selected by the student with the approval of the major advisor. The remaining courses in chemistry and the six courses of Set II are selected by the student with the approval of the advisor. Departmental Recommendations Students planning to do graduate work in chemistry are advised to take additional advanced courses in chemistry, mathematics, computer science, physics, and biology. Students wishing to obtain a bachelor's degree certified by the American Chemical Society are required to take a total of eleven chemistry courses.