A Bachelor of Science in Chemistry that prepares you for multiple career paths.
Tailor your Chemistry BS for your future. You can choose from courses in foundations of the pharmaceutical industry, biotech, forensics, green chemistry, renewable energy, data science, and more.
This program is certified by the American Chemical Society. The department requires 57 credits in chemistry.
Students completing a degree in chemistry will:
- Learn the basic canon of chemistry, covering the five fundamental sub-fields as recommended by the American Chemical Society: inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, biochemistry.
- Conduct original chemical research and report their results orally and in writing to scientific audiences.
- Learn and apply the principles of scientific ethics with regard to use of sources, generating and reporting of data, and collaboration with colleagues.
- Develop an understanding of green chemistry and environmental responsibility.
- Upon graduation, be prepared to practice as a professional chemist, whether in further study or in the workforce.
https://www.umb.edu/academics/program-finder/chemistry-bs/
