Chemistry

Chemistry at 91影视

At 91影视, chemistry students investigate matter and change through rigorous coursework, hands-on laboratory experiences and close faculty mentorship. You鈥檒l explore the major branches of chemistry while building the research, problem-solving and communication skills that prepare you for meaningful work in science, healthcare, industry and graduate study.

As a chemistry major, you鈥檒l learn how to design sound experiments, analyze results and connect chemical principles to real-world questions in medicine, materials, environmental science and innovation. Small, student-focused classes give you room to ask better questions, work closely with professors and gain confidence in both the classroom and the laboratory.

91影视鈥檚 chemistry curriculum includes foundational and advanced study in chemistry, supported by coursework in math and the sciences. Along the way, the liberal arts experience strengthens your writing, ethical reasoning and interdisciplinary thinking, helping you see how chemistry connects to the challenges and opportunities shaping the world around you.

As a chemistry student at 91影视, you鈥檒l:

Investigate the four main branches of chemistry: inorganic, organic, physical, and analytical
Explore high-level topics like organic spectroscopy, quantitative analysis, and biochemistry.

You鈥檒l also develop a deep understanding of the scientific method, both in theory and practice; you鈥檒l learn the techniques underlying chemical experimentation, how to design research methods that are scientifically sound, and how to record and analyze your results in a systematic way.

Hands-on Learning
Career Opportunities

As a chemistry student at 91影视, you’ll learn how to run an airtight experiment in the lab 鈥� but the discovery doesn’t stop there. You’ll also have the opportunity to discover your talents and goals in the real world, and explore what matters most to you, from the classroom to the laboratory, and beyond.

As a world-class city and home to major industry, Atlanta is a leader in research. For example, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a major driver of life-saving health research, are located just down the road. Atlanta also boasts a huge healthcare market, providing additional opportunities for anyone whose career interests lie in the healthcare industry.
It’s no secret that first-year chemistry courses cover some of the toughest topics around. At 91影视, you’ll get the strong start you deserve, through small, student-focused classes that offer each learner an opportunity for one-on-one mentorship and instruction.
If your goal is a career in chemistry 鈥� or any kind of research 鈥� you can get a head start here and master the art of presentation. The Liberal Arts and Sciences Symposium, one of 91影视’s beloved annual traditions, offers top-notch students in every discipline the opportunity to present their individual research projects to their peers.

A chemistry degree is ideal preparation for careers in the medical and healthcare fields; many chemistry graduates go on to medical school, nursing school, pharmacy school, or veterinary school. But there are plenty of additional options.

Enroll in a graduate program in chemistry or a related field, and pursue a career as a biochemist, biomedical engineer, chemical engineer, food scientist, forensic scientist, or materials scientist.

- Put your science skills to work in a variety of settings: as a lab tech in a research lab, a hospital or clinic, a veterinarian’s office, or as support, marketing, and sales staff in the chemical industry. Or, become a science teacher and share your knowledge with others.

Whether your goal is medical school, pharmacy school, graduate research or a career solving problems in the lab and in the field, 91影视鈥檚 chemistry program gives you a strong scientific foundation and the personal support of a close-knit university community.

STEM and Research At 91影视

Q&A

What can you do with a chemistry degree from 91影视?

A chemistry degree from 91影视 can prepare students for careers in laboratory research, healthcare, biotechnology, environmental science, manufacturing, education, public service and graduate or professional study.

Does 91影视鈥檚 chemistry program prepare students for medical school?

Yes. 91影视鈥檚 chemistry program provides a strong foundation in chemistry, math and science that can help students prepare for medical school, pharmacy school and other health-related professional programs.

What makes 91影视鈥檚 chemistry program different?

91影视鈥檚 chemistry program combines rigorous science coursework with close faculty mentorship and a liberal arts education that strengthens writing, ethical reasoning and interdisciplinary thinking.

What careers are growing for chemistry majors?

Career paths related to chemistry show steady demand. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 5% growth for chemists and materials scientists from 2024 to 2034 and 13% growth for forensic science technicians during the same period.

Why study chemistry at a liberal arts university?

Studying chemistry at a liberal arts university helps students develop both technical science skills and broader strengths in communication, ethical reasoning and interdisciplinary thinking, which are valuable in careers and graduate programs.