Bachelor's in Chemistry

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Why Study Chemistry? 

Our program emphasizes the principles and theories of chemistry, allows you to develop hands-on laboratory skills, and builds your competence in scientific writing. Equipped with this valuable knowledge, you’ll be poised for graduate and professional study in chemistry or health-related professions, including medical or veterinary school. 

What You'll Learn 

By increasing your understanding of chemical principles and theories, along with hands-on proficiency in properly conducting experiments and recording results, you’ll be prepared to innovate in a variety of fields, from medical research to crime lab analysis. You’ll also learn the materials science, synthetic chemistry and polymer chemistry needed to develop products as diverse as computer components, pharmaceutical drugs, adhesives and synthetic fibers.

Program Details

A Bachelor’s degree prepares you for a rising career and for future graduate study by emphasizing clear communication, critical thinking, and a leading-edge understanding of your chosen field. View the core requirements and electives needed to earn a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Columbia College.

A Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science require slightly different coursework. A Bachelor of Arts allows you to take more classes in the humanities, specifically foreign language. A Bachelor of Science requires more courses specific to your major.

  • Aromaticity and spectroscopic techniques 
  • Nuclear chemistry 
  • Organic chemistry 
  • Inorganic chemistry 
  • Chromatography 
  • Thermodynamics 
  • Quantum mechanics 
  • Toxicology

Pair your degree with a related minor or explore your other interests without taking on a full course load.

Careers & Outcomes 

Chemistry helps us describe and explain our world—and your understanding of the chemical processes that affect all substances can be applied in a broad range of settings, from the chemical industry to education to healthcare. These workplaces also value specific skills like chemical synthesis, instrumental analysis and quantitative measurement. 

The Columbia College program emphasizes the principles and theories of chemistry, developing hands-on laboratory skills, and develops students’ competence in scientific writing. With this knowledge, you’ll have a strong foundation for graduate and professional study in chemistry or health-related professions, including medical or veterinary school. 

Some possible paths include: 

  • Analytical Chemist 
  • Laboratory Technician 
  • Clinical Technician 
  • Pharmacy Technician 
  • Environmental Chemist

Flexible Education

Columbia College Global offers traditional classroom instruction for many courses at nationwide locations. Students at nationwide locations are expected to engage with multiple learning methods, including online and virtual while completing their degree. Columbia College offers on-campus programs with traditional classroom instruction at the Residential Campus in Columbia, Missouri.

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