BA in Chemistry - American Chemical Society in Peoria United States | Bradley University

The American Chemical Society-approved chemistry program deepens your grasp of chemical concepts, preparing you for professional work or advanced studies. ACS accreditation signals to employers and graduate programs that your academic and lab training adheres to rigorous, current standards.

You'll build core knowledge across chemistry's five key disciplines - analytical, organic, inorganic, physical, and biochemistry. This foundation empowers you to formulate and investigate meaningful questions about chemistry in everyday life. Starting as early as freshman year, courses immerse you in research through faculty-guided projects. Year-round research opportunities exist via lab work, independent studies, and summer funding. These initiatives could impact vital fields like agriculture, healthcare, and environmental science.

Upon graduation, you'll have gained:

Personalized faculty guidance beginning freshman year, with a remarkable 2:1 faculty-to-first-year-student ratio in the department
Practical training using cutting-edge laboratory instruments
A capstone research project to delve into a subject of your choosing
Chances to co-author research with professors and showcase findings at conferences across all levels
Career development through weekly seminars, department jobs, Chem Club, and the Chem Demo Crew