奥克兰的化学学位是为希望将科学专业纳入更广泛的文科计划或希望化学基础作为物理或生命科学的研究生学习，在工业或政府实验室工作，或医学，专利法或商业专业研究。拥有化学专业的理学学士学位（ACS认证）包括核心课程和必备课程以及一系列高级课程。学生必须获得主要学位的批准，并且必须完成核心课程。在选择高级课程时，学生可以根据自己的职业目标调整其课程，例如工业化学，生物化学，研究生学习，研究，医学或牙科。
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. Youll 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. 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: Manufacturing, Energy, Pharmaceutical, Health care, Automotive, Food processing, Defense.