Chemistry: Professional Chemistry Emphasis - BS

Chemistry is the scientific study of matter, its properties, and interactions with other matter and with energy. It is a science applicable to a wide range of career goals, including medicine, law, physical and social sciences, engineering, and public health and policy.

At USU, chemistry majors have the opportunity to conduct undergraduate research from the beginning of their studies, first as laboratory assistants and eventually moving on to their own research projects. Unique to USU, many undergraduates in the department are able to publish research papers. This gives USU students a competitive advantage should they apply for graduate programs.

Professional Chemistry (BS): This emphasis is for students who wish to be chemists with careers in test laboratories, such as government laboratories and hospital laboratories. Students graduating with this emphasis will also find jobs in research development, quality control, and manufacturing. This emphasis meets requirements for certification by the American Chemical Society, which can result in higher-paying careers for graduates than those without ACS certification.

American Chemical Society Certified BS Degree

• For more information about Chemistry and Biochemistry, see the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.

• Admitted and current students must meet with the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry advisor.

• Log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.

• The highest math requirement for this degree is course or course. 

• New freshmen must be admitted to USU in Good Standing.

• Transfer students from other institutions or other programs at USU must have a 2.2 GPA.