化学通常被认为是技术界的文科学位，是医学，环境，新材料和能源技术领域现代研究的组成部分。化学家研究材料的原子和分子特性，很容易获得蓬勃发展的专业机会。除化学职业外，工程，医学，商业，教育和法律领域还需要化学家，因此强烈建议为专利和环境法工作提供技术背景。化学和生物化学系提供文学学士，理学学士，理学硕士和化学哲学博士学位。学生还可以同时修读学士和硕士学位课程，以在五年内完成两个学位。学士学位是由美国化学学会认证的。在数学和物理方面的辅助工作以及个人选修课的选择，使每个学生都可以根据自己的职业目标定制其学位。
Our programs in chemistry and biochemistry put a strong emphasis on hands-on laboratory experience to encourage creativity and innovation. You will receive individual attention from our faculty and thrive in intimate learning environments where lab sessions rarely exceed 30 students.<br>Whether you are interested in law, medicine, pharmaceuticals or teaching, a chemistry or biochemistry degree prepares you for excellence in many different disciplines. We are proud to offer one of the best-equipped programs of its size in the U.S. where you will have access to a wide variety of high-end field equipment that equal the facilities of big state schools.<br>We offer one of the best-equipped chemistry programs for its size in the country, allowing students to gain rich practical experience in the field. Our graduates are well-equipped to stand out from the competition and become leaders across many different sectors. Our alumni work for world-renowned companies and institutions including British Petroleum, 3M, Cleveland Clinic, U.S. Navy, ConocoPhillips, and University of Florida, to name a few.<br>Job opportunities: Biomedical engineer, Epidemiologist, Microbiologist, Organic chemist, Food scientist, Forensic scientist<br>Environmental inspector/technician, Secondary education chemistry teacher