化学致力于解决对社会未来至关重要的领域中知识的发展，包括健康，舒适和繁荣。在理解构成我们周围环境的生命系统和现代材料的基础上，它是核心主题领域。文学士学位为计划进入医学或牙科，中学教学或化学行业中的各种职业的人员提供准备。理学学士学位要求高级课程，并提供透彻的本科培训，以及化学行业研究生或职业的出色背景。
The chemistry research concentration trains you to conduct laboratory work and original research. The program involves four years of laboratory work under the direction of research faculty.<br><br>The bachelor of science (B.S.) in chemistry differs from the bachelor of arts (B.A.) by requiring additional advanced courses in chemistry and/or related sciences. The B.S. degree provides very thorough undergraduate training in chemistry, especially for students planning to undertake graduate work or to enter the chemical industry.<br><br>PROGRAM DISTINCTIONS<br>With a strong emphasis on teaching, active faculty include two UNCG Alumni Teaching Excellence Award winners, four College of Arts and Sciences Teaching Excellence award winners, and one UNC Board of Governors Teaching Excellence Award winner.<br>Faculty research is funded by National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, the N.C. Biotechnology Center, and the American Chemical Society Petroleum Research Fund.<br>The program is accredited by the American Chemical Society.