Being concerned with the building blocks of all materials?atoms and molecules?chemistry is fundamental to most scientific disciplines and technology.?The program is offered by .

Strengths of the program
  • Learn from a faculty of recognized scientists who provide opportunities for students to conduct independent research and present work at national meetings. Chemistry majors are required to participate in research.
  • WSU?s Chemistry Department is one of the premier research programs in nuclear and radiochemistry. Chemistry faculty publish their research in journals and attract more than $5 million in external funding each year.
  • The department has produced several winners of the prestigious national Goldwater Scholarship.
  • Graduates have a high success rate in landing employment and being accepted into recognized graduate and professional schools.
  • The department is nationally known for its excellent undergraduate preparation and state-of-the-art lab facilities.
  • Students can join a math, science, and engineering residence hall and share classes with neighbors, study together, and use the hall?s computer lab.
Career?
  • Medical professions
  • Science teaching
  • Chemical engineering
  • Industrial research and development
  • Research chemistry
  • Industrial sales, marketing, and technical service
  • Government laboratory chemistry
  • Forensic science
  • Science writing
  • Medical and pharmaceutical sales and research
  • Local, state, federal, and international law enforcement