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Chemistry

 

 

 

Degree Type/Duration

·       Associate’s Degree (2 years)

·       Bachelor’s Degree (4 years)

·       Master’s Degree (Varies)

·       Doctorate Degree (Varies)

 

 

Overview

Chemistry covers a wide range of how things work. Students can learn to harness energy, monitor our environment, manufacture materials, or synthesize compounds to treat illness. Within agriculture, students can search for careers in the pharmaceutical or health industry.

 

Coursework may cover the following areas: Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering Physics, Inorganic Chemistry, Mathematics, Analysis, Research and Laboratory, Quantitative & Environmental Analysis, Quantum Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Statistics, Nanochemistry, Mass Spectrometry

 

 

Concentrations/Options

·       Biochemistry

·       Forensic Science

·       Nanotechnology

 

 

Potential Career Paths

 

·       Analytical Chemist

·       Flavor Technologist

·       Food Safety Specialist

·       Formulation Chemist

·       Hydrologist

·       R & D Manager

·       R & D Technician

·       Research Associate

·       Restoration Specialist

 

 

Additional Opportunities/Recommendations

·       Additional certification available

·       Internship or work experience in areas related to chemistry

·       Pharmaceutical graduate school programs

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