Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Majoring in chemistry is ideal for students that want to work in a laboratory or attend graduate or professional schools. The Department of Chemistry at Austin Peay State University (APSU) is nationally certified by the American Chemical Society (ACS), devoted to student success, and prepares students for a wide variety of career options. APSU's mission is to educate students to think independently and critically, ethically apply chemical concepts and principles to better understand and navigate a diverse scientific world, and help them to become scientifically literate. They use innovative pedagogical and research strategies to engage students and cultivate a passion for chemistry and scientific learning.

The faculty in the Department of Chemistry at APSU have expertise in all branches of chemistry including organic, inorganic, analytical, materials, and computational chemistry and biochemistry. Faculty engage undergraduate students in a wide variety of research projects and travel with students to regional and national conferences to present the results of their research projects.

The faculty in the Department of Chemistry are dedicated to student success. The Department of Chemistry offers many opportunities for undergraduate research and study abroad opportunities to Iceland, and London, England. Students can obtain an American Chemical Society accredited degree by completing the professional chemistry concentration.