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Chemistry is a field that has historically enjoyed very strong career possibilities. Many students are employed directly after their undergraduate education by the chemical, pharmaceutical or related industries, in jobs that have excellent career prospects. Graduate school in chemistry or biochemistry usually includes very generous financial support, and can lead to outstanding career paths in industry, government or academic areas. These opportunities are available to students completing any of the degree programs offered by the Department of Chemistry, and graduates of these programs have gone on to industrial leadership positions, and some of the most prestigious graduate programs in the country.
The BS degree in Chemistry is designed for students intending a career in chemistry and is certified by the American Chemical Society. The advanced courses in the Chemistry BS reflect trends in the modern field of chemistry, and the requirements are flexible enough to allow students to tailor the degree program to their specific needs and interests. There is also a strong laboratory component in the Chemistry BS, which gives the student excellent hands on preparation for the challenges of employment or graduate school. An internship program with local chemical companies is available, and the credits from this internship can be counted to meet some of the program requirements.
The Chemistry BS degree is designed not only for traditional chemistry majors, but also for those students interested in cross-disciplinary fields that involve chemistry. Students intending to follow a dual-degree program should work with their Chemistry adviser, as courses from their other major can count for some of the requirements in the Chemistry BS degree.
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