Bachelor of Arts - Chemistry

Chemistry has a leading role in the technological challenges that touches all aspects of lives. Global climate change, increasing demands on limited energy resources, the detection and treatment of human disease, concerns about environmental health, and the continuing need for new materials and synthetic strategies all demand an innovative response from chemists.

Chemistry majors gain the knowledge and skills needed to study environmental chemical pathways, produce efficient catalysts, develop new medicinal drugs, fabricate and use nanoscale materials, create new sensor technologies, identify methods for early disease diagnosis, find methods for remediation of environmental damage, and make new materials with unique properties.

Chemistry majors find jobs in a wide range of fields, such as environmental chemistry, forensic science, pharmaceutics, polymer and plastics chemistry, technical sales and writing, and education. Many go on to advanced study in the sciences or in professions such as medicine, dentistry, and law.

The BA program is a good choice if students are interested in earning a degree in dentistry, medicine, law, or other professional fields after graduation. It's also good preparation for secondary school teaching.