BS in Chemistry

Worcester State University

The major offered by the Department of Chemistry is designed to challenge and inspire the next generation of scientific innovators with foundational and advanced courses. Often called the ''central science,'' chemistry offers insights into how the world works. A degree in chemistry opens doors to diverse career paths, such as medicine, environmental science, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, forensics, and more, and equips you to make a difference in the world by addressing global challenges, including sustainability, healthcare, energy, and climate change. In this program, you will collaborate with faculty members on groundbreaking research projects, conduct hands-on experimentation in well-equipped laboratories, develop your problem solving skills, and start building your professional network in an internship. From creating compounds in the lab to exploring the mysteries of quantum mechanics, you will develop strong foundational knowledge and analytical and critical thinking skills that you can apply in a variety of settings. You will learn about many areas of chemistry and be prepared to study advanced chemistry in graduate school.

• Biochemistry
• Bioinformatics
• Green Chemistry and Environmental Chemistry
Materials Science and Inorganic Chemistry
Pre-Medicine

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Worcester State University