Chemistry
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 "Compared to other schools represented at the College of Pharmacy, the MSU Chemistry department excels in preparing a student for professional school."  

Ryan Mynatt, MSU 2004 Chemistry Graduate.  Currently at UK Pharmacy School.

Are you interested in becoming a...

Professional Chemist?

Pharmacist?        Medical Doctor?     Optometrist?    

 Teacher?        Chemical Engineer?     

A chemistry degree can help you achieve that goal.  

Click on the above links to find out more!

A degree in chemistry opens a wide variety of careers to a graduate. Careers in chemistry involve such diverse areas as the development of new materials, environmental protection, and drug design. A chemistry degree is frequently used as a preparation for entrance into pharmacy, optometry, law, medical, dental, or veterinary schools.

There are two possible degree paths in the chemistry program, an area of concentration and a major. Students completing an area of concentration generally continue on to graduate school or enter an industrial position directly upon graduation. Graduates with a major in chemistry may pursue careers in industry in chemical information, technical writing, chemical sales and technical support. The chemistry major also serves as a basis for further study in medicine, pharmacy, biochemistry, environmental science, pharmaceutical science, physiology or molecular biology. Students may also receive dual degrees through the 3-2-program in chemical engineering. (See the description under Pre-engineering).

What courses will you need and when?

Click on the links below for a map of the courses you'll need.

Area of Concentration

Chemistry Major

Chemistry Teaching

Pre-Pharmacy

Pre-Medicine

Pre-Optometry

Environmental