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Earning a chemistry degree at UMSL offers:
Practical learning. Many advanced chemistry courses include laboratory sessions in cutting-edge facilities.
Research involvement. Every BS or BA chemistry student can engage in credit-bearing research, potentially collaborating with faculty on current projects to gain authentic academic experience.
Personalized attention. Upper-level chemistry classes typically maintain small cohorts of 912 students, with labs capped at 20 participants.
Cost-effective education. UMSL stands alone in the St. Louis region for providing an ACS-accredited BS in chemistry at public university tuition rates.
Industry networking. St. Louis serves as a center for chemical and life sciences firms, with over 50% of UMSL chemistry graduates finding employment locally.
The chemistry major offers flexibility through BS or BA options. The BA track readies students for industry careers or professional graduate programs, while the BS path develops professional chemists or advanced degree candidates.
Both degree options feature modern laboratory instruction, faculty research collaboration opportunities, and additional benefits.
The accelerated program enables students to simultaneously complete bachelor's and master's degrees in Chemistry with reduced credit requirements, granting graduates both BS and MS credentials for enhanced career competitiveness upon completion.