Academics
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Why Choose Chemistry at Â鶹´«Ã½?

- Student training by faculty on modern instrumentation used in industry, academia, and government laboratories
- Individualized research experience provides students with relevant work experience
- Over 100 students have in recent years published research articles as coauthors with chemistry faculty
- Build an impressive resume necessary for successful job placement and acceptance to graduate, pharmacy, dental, and medical schools
- Potential for travel to state, regional, national, and international conferences to present research, establishing career networks with leading academic, government and industry laboratories
- Specialize in chemistry, biochemistry or pharmacy and be prepared plan for a career in chemical, biotechnological, biomedical, clinical, food, agricultural, environmental, or pharmacology
- The best Forensic Chemistry program in the State of Illinois with the most comprehensive degree program encompassing all aspects of forensic chemistry including crime scene investigation (CSI)
- Hands on research experience available for each individual student provides relevant work experience by the time of graduation, and establishes an important network for career success.
- Develop cutting edge laboratory skills that will provide employment opportunities in crime labs as well as the ability to pursue biotechnological, chemical, clinical, food, environmental, and pharmaceutical careers
Program Availability
- Macomb
Job Placements of Â鶹´«Ã½ Graduates

- PharmD Program UIC, Rockford, IL
- SigmaAldrich, St. Louis, MO
- Argonne National Laboratory, Lemont, IL
- Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health, Kirksville, MO
- PhD placements at Notre Dame, Texas A&M, Michigan State University and University of Illinois
Scholarships

Â鶹´«Ã½ Illinois University awards over 1,000 scholarships annually based on a variety of factors, including academic achievement, talent, leadership, geographical location, field of study, and financial need. To explore all the scholarship and award opportunities available at Â鶹´«Ã½, please visit the Scholarship Office website.
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