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Undergraduate Programs

The Department of Chemistry at WSU offers an undergraduate curriculum approved by the American Chemical Society for chemistry majors focusing on the discipline. The department also offers undergraduate degrees for those individuals desiring to enter biologically related fields, business related areas and secondary education. 

Most undergraduate majors carry out an independent research project which requires them to make oral presentations to their research groups and turn in a written report to the department based on their research results. The Department of Chemistry is committed to provide a high-quality and well-rounded educational program equipping students with the core content and appropriate skills for successfully continuing studies and/or for careers related to the discipline. 

The Department of Chemistry offers a broad and flexible undergraduate curriculum for majors and minors with varied specific interests.

 

 

Bachelor of Science in chemistry

Pursuing the American Chemical Society-accredited Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry introduces you to the chemical literature and the techniques and challenges involved in a research project. Earning the ACS-accredited BS in chemistry option prepares you to be a professional chemist knowledgeable in the basics of inorganic, organic, analytical and physical chemistry. 

BS in chemistry checklist

 

Bachelor of Science in biochemistry

Pursuing the American Chemical Society-accredited Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry introduces you to the chemical literature and the techniques and challenges involved in a research project. Earning the ACS-accredited BS in biochemistry option prepares you to be a professional chemist knowledgeable in the basics of inorganic, organic, analytical and physical chemistry. 

BS in biochemistry checklist

 

Bachelor of Science in chemistry - pre-medicine

The BS degree in chemical science provides excellent preparation if you are interested in professional areas including medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, optometry or pharmacology. 

BS in chemistry - pre-med checklist

 

Bachelor of Science in chemistry with a field major in chemistry/business

WSU鈥檚 field major in chemistry/business is yet another option - and one that is unique in the State of Kansas. This program, which requires training in chemistry and in the pertinent aspects of business, prepares you for a career in chemical marketing and sales. 

BS in chemistry - chemistry/business field major checklist

 

Bachelor of Science in chemistry with a field major in biochemistry

The field major in biochemistry requires extensive training in both chemistry and biology, but does not require physical and inorganic chemistry. The field major in biochemistry requires more training in biology than does the BS in chemical science degree. However, this degree also provides excellent preparation for professional 

BS in chemistry - biochemistry field major checklist

 

Bachelor of Arts in chemistry

The BA in chemistry degree is a liberal arts and sciences degree requiring fewer hours of chemistry than the BS degree in chemistry. The BA degree prepares students for a wide variety of entry-level positions. By taking additional courses, students may earn American Chemical Society certification. Students pursuing a BA in chemistry are required to take a foreign language and additional courses in the humanities and social sciences.

BA in chemistry checklist

 


 

Chemistry minor

A minor in chemistry from WSU provides you with a basic background in chemistry. The minor is an ideal complement to many science-related degrees and is good preparation for graduate school.

Chemistry minor checklist

 


 

Bachelor of Arts - education

If you鈥檙e thinking about teaching chemistry in high school, you should acquire a solid foundation in chemistry while pursuing the BA degree in education. 

The College of Education

 

Bachelor of Science - forensic science 

If you鈥檙e thinking about a career as a forensic science technician assisting in criminal investigations by collecting and analyzing evidence, you should acquire a solid foundation in chemistry. 

Forensic Science Program


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