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What You Can Do With Our Degrees

Where can a Chemistry or Biochemistry Degree Take You?

A ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ chemistry or biochemistry degree gives you the scientific foundation to pursue careers in industry, health, research, technology, business, law, education and beyond! Degrees in the chemical sciences and engineering are versatile and can take you in more directions than you might expect.

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You don't have to know your career on day one. Start with what interests you. Discover where it can take you.

If you’re interested in the chemical sciences—chemistry, biochemistry, or chemical engineering—you already have a great place to start! You don’t have to know exactly what career you want on day one.

A ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ Chemistry and Biochemistry degree can open doors to a wide range of careers. At ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ, you'll have opportunities to explore career options through coursework, undergraduate research, faculty mentoring and advising, internships and more!

One degree. Many directions.

Explore the many ways you can turn your passion for chemistry into a career.

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Discover & Innovate

Research • Product Development • Biotechnology • Materials

Investigate new materials, develop products, improve processes and answer questions that don't yet have answers.

R&D Scientist | Research Chemist | Materials Scientist

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Health & Medicine

Medicine • Pharmacy • Dentistry • Veterinary Medicine • Clinical Science

Use chemistry and biochemistry as a foundation for understanding the human body, disease, drugs and diagnostics.

Physician | Pharmacist | Dentist | Physician Assistant | Veterinarian | Clinical Chemist

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Industry & Technology

Pharmaceuticals • Manufacturing • Electronics • Aerospace • Chemical Industry • Military

Help develop products, improve manufacturing and solve technical problems.

Process Chemist | Quality Scientist | Chemical Engineer | Technical Specialist

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Environment & Sustainability

Environmental Science • Water Quality • Energy • Regulation

Apply chemistry and biochemistry to some of the biggest challenges facing communities and industries.

Environmental Chemist | Water Quality Scientist | Regulatory Scientist | Environmental Consultant

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Forensics & Public Safety

Forensic Science • Toxicology • Criminal Investigation

Analyze evidence, identify unknown substances and apply chemistry to questions involving public safety and the law.

Forensic Chemist | Toxicologist | Crime Laboratory Scientist

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Chemistry Beyond the Laboratory

Law • Policy • Business • Communication • Consulting • Art

A science degree can also become the foundation for careers that connect science with people, organizations and decision-making.

Patent Attorney | Science Policy Professional | Technical Sales | Consultant | Science Communicator

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Education & Academia

K-12 Teaching • Research • Higher Education

Share your knowledge, conduct research and help prepare the next generation of scientists.

High School Chemistry Teacher | Professor | Researcher

Want to explore even more? The American Chemical Society’s provides an extensive look at career possibilities, while its offers current information about employment and salaries.

Your Degree Can Take You Where You Want to Go.

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Our graduates are well prepared to enter the workforce or pursue graduate and professional education.

Nearly 100% Job Placement