Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Chemistry, (ACS Approved) Option] From Salem State University

The degree includes 54 credits hours of chemistry and requires support courses in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science. Students must complete a research project. A minimum of 120 credits is required for graduation. It requires support courses in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science

The Department of Chemistry and Physics offers the Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. The program provides graduates with a strong foundation in all branches of Chemistry including biochemistry, analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry.

Chemistry majors are prepared to pursue careers and graduate study programs in areas such as chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceuticals, the environment, education, medicine, dentistry and law. Chemistry majors may also pursue careers in chemical sales, marketing, business and computer applications. For these career goals, courses and minors in economics, business, management, computer science, or marketing would be appropriate.

Some of our graduates have gone on to careers at General Electric, Osram Sylvania, Genetics Institute, and Waters Corporation. Others are working on graduate degrees at Penn State, Brandeis, Brown, Tufts, and RPI.