Main navigation
- Programs
- Subjects
- Universities
- Destinations
- Advice
Chemistry explores the composition of matter, its transformations, and how to create new materials. The department provides nine specialized tracks, standing out as the sole program at the U permitting students to combine two concentrations. Graduates from the university's chemistry curriculum can access diverse career paths. Options include working as industrial, governmental, or academic chemists; entering medical, dental, pharmaceutical, or healthcare professions; or venturing into environmental science, engineering, forensic analysis, business, or legal fields. Alumni have secured roles as teachers, software designers, and process engineers. Advanced degrees can lead to academic positions like professors, investigators, or institutional leaders.