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Chemistry - B.S.

About this Degree

This program is designed for the student who intends to major in chemistry but may wish to pursue a career in some other science-related field, including the health sciences, business, and the legal profession. It is often chosen by students who intend to pursue postgraduate studies in medicine, dentistry, or veterinary medicine. The curriculum for this degree consists of a selection of chemistry courses and supporting courses in other areas of physical and biological sciences as well as mathematics. This program is intended to provide the student with a broad background in chemistry and related disciplines.

The Department of Chemistry offers the SURO,  Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunities program. Undergraduate researchers will join active research groups and participate in projects directed by faculty members. Participants are introduced to new and innovative areas of research in a variety of chemistry sub-disciplines through interaction with faculty members and joint seminars with other participants in the summer research program.

The Chemistry Learning Center (CLC) is available as an educational resource for undergraduates and faculty. To fulfill this goal, the CLC provides students with a diverse assortment of resource to aid them in their studies. The simplest resource the Center can provide is a quiet place to study alone or as part of a small group. Teaching Assistants (TAs) hold their office hours in the CLC and help answer student questions about class work, lab assignments, or homework and mentor the small group discussions. Computer resources are also made available to students to help them in their studies. Computer tutorials and demonstrations are available that help students cover material in General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry at their own pace.  Professors have worked to develop special projects that expand the breadth and depth of topics that can be covered in class.

What you will learn

Students who successfully complete this curriculum will possess a broad background in chemistry and related sciences with sufficient depth of knowledge to pursue a wide variety of career options, ranging from employment as chemists in government or industrial laboratories to enrollment in a wide variety of post graduate degree programs, including those offered by professional schools of medicine, dentistry, and law.

Other Degrees/Programs Offered:

The University of Georgia also offers a Bachelor of Science of Chemistry (B.S. Chem). This program is designed for the student who intends to become a professional chemist. The curriculum for this degree consists of a selection of rigorous chemistry courses as well as supporting courses in related areas of physical science and mathematics. This curriculum meets the standards set for certification by the American Chemical Society.

Several undergraduate scholarship and award opportunities are available at the University of Georgia.

Undergraduate Scholarships & Awards

Environmental Chemist

Industrial Chemist

Environmental Specialist

Chemical Distributor

Glass Industry Manager

Chemical Engineer

Industrial Production Inspector

Children's Hospital Chemist

Medical Sales

Customer Training Specialist

Medical Chemical Specialist

Defense Industry Chemist

Nuclear Chemical Technician

Developmental Scientist

Paint Industry Scientist

Drug developer/tester

Pharmaceutical scientist

Quality Control Specialist

Petroleum Industry Scientist

Textiles Industry Chemist

R & D Manager/Consultant

Scientific writer/Editor

Nutritional Chemist

Testing labs Researcher

Anesthesiologist Petroleum Industry
Environmental Protection Pfizer Central Research
Analysis and Testing Electronics Industry
Glass & Textiles Industry Engineering Firms
Argolyn Bioscience Pharmaceuticals
Astra Occupational Safety Specialist
Zenca Pharmaceuticals Production/Testing labs facilities
Hickson Corporation Research and Development
Chemical Industry Rockland React-Rite
Industrial Production Inspector Sandia National Laboratory
Machinery Industry Savannah Laboratories
Cosmetics Industry Scientific journals
Packaging Industry Springborn Testing & Research
Defense Industry Technical consulting firms
Paint Industry Thermo Electron Corp.
Drug Industry GlaxoSmithKline
Chemical Manufacturers  
General Research Information:

The Department of Chemistry focus in the following areas when it comes to research:

  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry
  • Physical Chemistry
  • Biological Chemistry
  • Chemical Education
  • Computational/Theoretical Chemistry
  • Environmental/Atomospheric Chemistry
  • Materials Chemistry and Nanoscience

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