Why major in chemistry at Missouri State?
- Prosper at the next stage – Whatever your goals are, we’ll help you achieve them. Work in the industry after you graduate or move on to graduate/professional school.
- Train and learn in superb facilities – Use the same tools and equipment as professional chemists.
- Choose your emphasis area – Focus on biochemistry, environmental chemistry, graduate prep or other topics. You can even design your own emphasis area.
- Gain research experience – Team up with your professors on fun research projects. You could present at conferences and co-author articles in scientific publications.
Specialize your degree with a focus area
No academic journey is the same. In this program, you can tailor your education to match your goals by concentrating on chemistry or biochemistry.
Chemistry: Have broad knowledge
From organic to physical and everything in between, you'll learn about all of chemistry's different subdisciplines.
Designed for: Students preparing for graduate study in chemistry and/or industrial positions in chemistry. This is an American Chemical Society (ACS)-approved degree.
Biochemistry: Study how life happens
Where chemistry meets biology. Explore complex chemical properties and the interactions, processes, structures and functions of living cells.
Designed for: Students preparing for graduate study in biochemistry, industrial positions in biochemistry, and/or health professional schools.
Degree options
Want to major in chemistry? Review the program requirements for the exact courses you need to take.
Use the four-year plans below as a guide for your overall schedule.
A top pre-med program
Do you want to become a doctor, dentist, pharmacist or similar health care professional?
A chemistry major can help you qualify for a big step in that process – Getting into graduate or professional school.
With help from your advisor, your degree will give you the qualifications you need to get accepted.
Chemistry made simple
Quality matters: We’re ACS-approved
Along with research experience and training in state-of-the-art labs, you’ll enjoy a world-class education.
Our department received approval from the American Chemical Society (ACS) Committee on Professional Training in 1974 and continues to maintain this certification.
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