Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

University of Minnesota Duluth's (UMD) Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry provides classroom and laboratory learning experiences with dedicated and caring instructors. Undergraduate majors are able to participate in research experiences in faculty research groups, addressing cutting edge questions in basic science as well as applied science on locally relevant topics.

What makes the BS in Chemistry program at UMD stand out? Why study this particular subject at UMD, rather than other schools? What kind of practical learning opportunities are available? Are students required to complete a certain number of hours in the lab? Do students participate in research?

• Active learning environment
• Access to state-of-the –art instrumentation
• Focus on undergraduate teaching and research
• ACS approved major

Acquired Skills

• Apply critical thinking and quantitative skills to solve chemistry-related problems.
• Effectively communicate (orally and in written form).

Apply experience with lab techniques and data analysis to responsibly design, safely perform and critically analyze the results of experiments which involve: the measurement of chemical quantities; the synthesis and purification of chemical reaction products; and  the simulation or modeling of chemical systems.

Career Possibilities

Graduating chemists have multiple career options in industry, government, and academia ranging from research and development, quality control and manufacturing support, environmental and health law, policy and enforcement, education, activism and management. Graduates are employed in small to large regional and national industries encompassing drug development and manufacturing, biotechnology, environmental and medical testing, and food processing.