The ?programme offered by Roosevelt University?is appropriate for students who wish to combine a strong background in chemistry with substantial coursework in another discipline. The BA is a popular choice for students who intend further study or work in a chemistry-related area such as pharmacy, dentistry, medicine, veterinary medicine, government, business, environmental science or policy, education, or law.

The BS Chemistry degree is certified by the American Chemical Society and provides 55 to 57 credits of rigorous training in the five major chemistry sub-disciplines, including more than 400 hours of laboratory training beyond the general chemistry level. The ACS-certified BS degree is recommended for students whose career goals include direct employment as a professional chemist, or graduate school in chemistry, engineering or other physical sciences.

The BA Chemistry degree provides training in four major chemistry sub-disciplines, as well as advanced coursework and laboratory experience in a sub-discipline of the student?s choice. At 42 to 45 credits of chemistry, the BA allows room for non-chemistry electives, and is appropriate for students who wish to combine a strong background in chemistry with substantial coursework in another discipline. The BA is a popular choice for students who intend further study or work in a chemistry-related area such as pharmacy, dentistry, medicine, veterinary medicine, government, business, environmental science or policy, education, or law.

Careers

Roosevelt chemistry graduates are well positioned for direct employment on completion of a bachelor's degree, with more than 60 percent of Roosevelt bachelor's-level chemistry graduates finding direct employment in metropolitan Chicago's thriving chemical, pharmaceutical and related industries.

Career options

• Attend graduate school and earn MS or PhD degree in chemistry or related disciplines

• Attend medical, dental, pharmacy or veterinary school

• Attend law school, specializing in environmental or patent law

• Work in industry, for example in analytical chemistry, synthesis, formulations, quality assurance, or research and development

• Work as a clinical laboratory scientist in a medical or hospital laboratory

• Work as an analytical or forensic chemist for private contract laboratories or for city, state or federal government agencies

• With education coursework, teach sciences at the primary or secondary level

• Work in technical, chemical, pharmaceutical, or scientific/clinical instrument sales