Oakland’s Bachelor of Science in Chemistry integrates theoretical rigor with applied instruction. Our chemistry degree equips you with the academic foundation and practical skills to achieve any outcome, from medical school to a graduate chemistry degree to immediate employment as a professional chemist. You’ll learn in small chemistry classes taught by Ph.D. faculty (not graduate students), while cultivating superior lab skills and undergraduate research experience. Accredited by the American Chemical Society, our chemistry degree offers high-quality training inside and outside of the classroom, enabling you to make a strong start on your career.
Oakland’s Bachelor of Science in Chemistry integrates theoretical rigor with applied instruction. Our chemistry degree equips you with the academic foundation and practical skills to achieve any outcome, from medical school to a graduate chemistry degree to immediate employment as a professional chemist. You’ll learn in small chemistry classes taught by Ph.D. faculty (not graduate students), while cultivating superior lab skills and undergraduate research experience. Accredited by the American Chemical Society, our chemistry degree offers high-quality training inside and outside of the classroom, enabling you to make a strong start on your career.
Located in the heart of a world-class manufacturing hub, Oakland University provides chemistry majors with one-of-a-kind opportunities. You’ll earn your chemistry degree in close proximity to global leaders in energy, automotive, health care and other industries, enabling you to connect with experts and innovators in the community and on campus. In addition, the world’s two largest chemical companies (Dow and BASF) both have major R&D facilities in Michigan.
You can compete for a broad range of jobs with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. Oakland graduates enter the workforce with excellent qualifications, and Southeast Michigan offers boundless opportunities to pursue careers in chemistry. Dow and BASF (the world’s two largest chemical companies) both operate major facilities in Michigan, and you can also find jobs in industries such as:
About half of Oakland’s chemistry majors pursue advanced degrees in chemistry, attend medical or dental school, or enter other graduate programs. Our students have a strong record of postgraduate achievement that includes admission to top-rated graduate chemistry programs and prestigious fellowships from the National Institutes of Health.
Our Bachelor of Science in Chemistry is accredited by the American Chemical Society (ACS). The degree includes a rigorous academic core of 10 chemistry courses with associated labs, including:
In addition, the chemistry degree requires eight credits of electives (including a minimum of two lab credits), two courses in calculus and two courses in physics. It is recommended (but not required) that chemistry majors also take courses in biology, calculus and statistics.
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