They use their knowledge to analyze crime scene evidence, or aid in the diagnosis of disease. Advances in chemistry are vital for food and fuel production, new and more effective medicines, and development of new and improved materials such as adhesives, fuels, cosmetics, paints, lubricants, ceramics, and thousands of other products. As a Chemistry major, you will learn about the basic molecules that form the earth, living creatures, and man?made products. The study of chemistry opens an entire world of careers where graduates can use their skills in problem? solving and critical thinking to turn imagination into reality.
Why choose Purdue Northwest?
Students at Welcome WeekStudying chemistry at PNW means being part of a program that is accredited by the internationally recognized American Chemical Society (ACS) and earning an internationally respected Purdue University degree. Options available within the chemistry major are a concentration in materials science and a track in chemistry secondary education.
Possible Career Choices:
- Analytical chemist
- Chemical engineer
- Forensic scientist
- Pharmacologist
- Research scientist (physical sciences)
- Toxicologist
- Cheminformatics
- Chemical Health and Safety
- Hazardous Waste Management
- Quality Assurance and Control
- Laboratory Management
- Chemistry in the Arts
- Environmental Protection
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