Chemistry
Major
What
is Chemistry?
Chemistry is a science that is considered
the foundation of many other sciences. Chemists study
atoms, molecules and the properties of compound substances.
They study how they are structured, how they function,
and how they change energy when combined with other substances.
Chemists conduct research in laboratories that has led
to advances in food processing, agriculture and medicine.
Students in chemistry find are prepared
many vocations including work in chemistry, biochemistry,
geochemistry, chemical engineering or medicine. They find
their broad training useful in other fields such as teaching,
business management, law, environmental consulting and
government.
Chemistry is an appropriate major for
those wishing to proceed in health sciences such as clinical
chemistry, pharmacology, and medicine. Since chemistry
is a foundation science, majors often have to choose a
specialization. These specializations are categorized
as research with living things or the structure, function
and nature of atoms and molecules.
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What
are Some Specializations Within this Broad Major?
MyMajors.com cannot pinpoint your interests
beyond recommending this general major. Various specializations
related to this major may be offered by colleges and universities.
These specializations may be of greater or lesser interest
to you. A few of the specializations related to this field
include, but are not limited to:
Biochemistry |
Organic
Chemistry |
Chemical
Engineering |
Physical
Chemistry |
Inorganic
Chemistry |
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What
Kinds of Students Major in Chemistry?
Chemistry majors are curious, analytical,
and self-starting leaders. They have strong written and
verbal communication skills and are good at math, physics,
and biology. A chemistry student may like to perform experiments
and work with their hands.
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What
Courses Do Chemistry Majors Take?
The required and elective courses you
would take for majors vary considerably among institutions.
Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth
of topics you are likely to experience were you to major
in this field.
Biochemistry |
Engineering
Physics |
Calculus |
Geometry |
Chemistry |
Inorganic
Chemistry |
Computer
Science |
Physics |
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What
Types of Positions do Chemistry Majors Take After College?
These professions and professional organizations
illustrate the types of positions you might qualify for
if you complete this major. Some majors are more directly
related to employment than others, however. You should
consider the likelihood of employment after graduation
carefully, if you do not plan to go on for graduate work
in a field. Even with the completion of graduate work
in some fields, however, employment is difficult, so you
should determine what the prospects are for this or any
major. Employment possibilities are often enhanced by
the selecting employment-related courses and by the enrollment
in second major or in a minor.
Basic
Research |
Instrumentation |
Drug
Manufacturing |
Petroleum
Researcher |
Environmental
Protection |
Science
Journalist |
Food
Researcher |
Teaching |
Textiles
Researcher |
Forensic
Chemistry |
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Are you interested in detailed information
about the forecasted demand for a particular profession?
Are you interested in the estimated salaries such positions
are likely to pay? This government Web site allows you
to search on a particular job, whether listed here or
not, to give you this information.
Bureau
of Labor Statistics
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Related
Links
If you are interested in learning more
about what professionals in this field do and what kinds
of activities they engage in, you might want to begin
with the following web sites. Also check the departmental
web sites of colleges and universities, which offer this
major.
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University
Departments to Consider
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institutions on MyMajors because they support MyMajors
and you in your search for the best major available. They
offer excellent curriculums in well-rounded programs for
you to consider.
Other fine institutions offering this
major offer excellent programs to consider.
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