Students selecting this major option should highly consider a minor in mathematics or computer science.

Chemistry is the study of matter, the material of the universe and its changes. A knowledge of chemical principles provides the groundwork for the intellectual consideration of the effect of chemistry on society.

Western?s chemistry department offers degree programs that are designed to prepare students for:

• professional programs including medical school and pharmacy programs
• careers as laboratory or forensic chemists
• graduate study in pure or applied chemistry

The Natural Science program is offered by the Western Oregon University.