Chemistry
A degree in Chemistry will open many doors to you whether in or out of the lab. You will be qualified for a career in chemistry or biochemistry research, or receive a pre-med, pre-pharmacy, or pre-forensic chemistry degree.
The Chemistry program at Christian Brothers University is approved by the American Chemical Society.
Chemistry Program Highlights
- The Chemistry program in the CBU School of Sciences offers courses in all major areas of chemistry: organic chemistry, biochemistry, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, forensic chemistry, and polymer chemistry
- State-of-the-art labs dedicated to:
- Analytical chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Engineering chemistry
- Inorganic chemistry
- Instrumentation
- Organic chemistry lab with 18 hoods (one for each student in the lab)
- Physical chemistry
- The Principles of Chemistry sequence
- Tutoring by fellow students
What You’ll Study
The Chemistry program requires 122 credit hours. You’ll take CBU general education and liberal arts courses, School of Science Support Requirements, plus courses in:
- Principles of chemistry
- Organic chemistry
- Inorganic chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Physical chemistry
- Analytical chemistry
- Polymer chemistry
Chemistry Minor
The School of Sciences offers a minor in Chemistry that requires 23 credit hours, including 7 credits in upper-level chemistry course work.
Careers
A degree in Chemistry can lead to the following careers:
- Analytical chemist
- Biotechnologist
- Healthcare scientist, clinical chemist
- Forensic scientist/ FBI
- Teacher
- Nanotechnologist
- Pharmacologist
- Research scientist
- Science communication
- Quality control and assurance
- Toxicologist
- Hazardous waste management
- Environmental management
- Cheminformatics
- Regulatory affairs (government)
- Pharmaceutical and chemical sales
In addition, Chemistry majors go on to graduate programs in chemistry, medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, optometry, and other health-related fields.
Is a Chemistry Major for You?
If you have interests in any of the following areas, a Chemistry major may be for you:
- Lab experimentation
- Problem solving
- Research
- Industry
- Dentistry
- Medicine
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy
- Optometry
- Forensic science
- Teaching
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