Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

Students majoring in Bachelor of Science - Chemistry embark on a path leading to achievements in medicine, agriculture, health and technology. Students will be mentored, engage in research and collaborate with faculty distinguished in research on diabetes, cancer, epilepsy, materials science, medical devices, anti-viral and anti-inflammatory agents. They will gain the hands-on experience on modern analytical instruments and in computational methods needed to substantiate scientific discoveries. They will supplement classroom learning with on-the-job experience in government agencies, corporations and research laboratories.

• Hands-on experience through student–faculty research collaboration in analytical, physical, organic, inorganic, biochemistry, materials science and other interdisciplinary fields.
• Faculty members with diverse cultural background and experience.
• Access to modern analytical, surface and chemical structure characterization and spectroscopic instruments for classroom and research.
• Student research colloquium that showcases students' work and achievement.
• Senior-year capstone experience involving student-faculty collaborative research and a senior thesis with oral and written presentations.
• Professional development opportunities such as competitive student research awards and presentations at regional and national symposiums and conferences.