Chemistry B.S. program

Chemistry

The Bachelor of Science is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in chemistry in order to fully prepare them for graduate studies or careers in the laboratory sciences. The degree is made up of a core of in-depth chemistry courses which will provide a foundation analytical chemistry, biochemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry and physical chemistry. All majors also complete a capstone experience that requires students to develop essential research skills that will equip them for their future endeavors.

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Why study chemistry at Harding?

Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society

SAACS engages in various activities, including service projects, throughout the year in order to help others become more knowledgeable about the field of chemistry.

Summer Undergraduate Research in Florence

Summer Undergraduate Research in Florence, Italy, allows participants to spend the first two weeks on Harding’s campus in classes before traveling to Florence for four weeks. Students work with department faculty and internationally known lecturer and researcher Dr. Chiara Azzari in an Italian research lab.

Preprofessional health clubs

The preprofessional health clubs in various fields help students prepare for entrance into graduate programs within the health sciences.

What can you do with a degree in Chemistry?

Chemist

As a chemist, you'll put your skills to use testing and improving various products such as plastics and pharmaceutical drugs. Determining composition and concentration of elements and detailing technical reports can help improve manufacturing processes and ultimately change lives.

Industrial researcher

Careers in industrial research primarily focus on development of products that create innovative solutions. This could include pharmaceutical drugs, biotechnology, anatomy and food safety.

Laboratory scientist

Medical laboratory scientists are responsible for analyzing biological speciments, performing scientific testing and reporting results to physicians. They play an important role in identifying and treating medical conditions such as diabetes, cancer and heart disease.

Chemistry B.S.