Chemistry Minor
Chemistry is one of the basic areas that form the foundation of all science and is essential for a complete understanding of the physical world. Focusing on the study of matter, the field of chemistry includes a wide variety of basic areas ranging from the study of atoms, the chemical bond, and basic chemical reactions to the exploration of applied topics, including biochemistry, medicinal and drug chemistry, forensic science, physical and quantum chemistry, and instrumentation.
Chemistry minor students benefit from a close working relationship with faculty members in an atmosphere that encourages research. Choosing Chemistry as a minor helps prepare students for graduate study in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical and materials engineering, environmental sciences, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, clinical chemistry, or molecular biology. Other professional opportunities include medical, dental, or veterinary schools; business administration; patent or environmental law.
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What sets us apart?
All lecture courses are taught by full-time faculty, not by graduate students and seldom by part-time instructors. The teaching faculty maintain close contact with students.
We have the tools and people needed to develop and explore groundbreaking ideas across the many fields touched by chemistry.
In addition to preparing one for a career as a chemist or biochemist, a minor in chemistry serves as the foundation for many areas of endeavor such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, forensics, veterinary science, agriculture, chemical engineering, paper production, military and government research, patent law, and industrial economics.
- Careers
- Curriculum
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If you have a particular interest in or aptitude for chemistry, or if you hold or are currently working towards a chemistry degree, you may wish to find out about potential careers in the industry. Chemistry jobs vary in nature, salary, and required qualifications; the information and list below is intended to help you to judge the right chemistry career for you.
People who earn a chemistry degree can go on to work in a variety of settings:
- Analytical Chemist
- Chemical Engineer
- Chemistry Teacher
- Forensic Scientist
- Geochemist
- Hazardous Waste Chemist
- Materials Scientist
- Pharmacologist
- Toxicologist
- Water Chemist
Please speak with your advisor about details on your chemistry minor.
Students minoring in Chemistry are invited to participate in the American Chemical Society Student Chapter.
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