The degree at is designed for students who plan to pursue graduate study or careers in biochemistry or medical research, it is approved by the American Chemical Society for the training of professional chemists.?

In addition to completing the required courses, Valpo encourages students to conduct undergraduate research. A wide selection of instruments is maintained for student use in instructional laboratory work and research.

Career Paths

Because chemistry majors have an intimate knowledge of the chemical structures that define our world, their career opportunities are nearly as diverse. The liberal arts curriculum at Valparaiso University broadens the spectrum even further.

• Chemistry and research

• Academic researcher

• Analytical chemist

• Environmental scientist

• Enzyme production chemist

• Forensic criminology chemist

Valpo chemistry graduates have gone on to work for companies such as:

• Abbott Laboratories

• Bethlehem Steel

• Dow Chemical

• DuPont

• Eli Lilly

• Monsanto

• NASA

• Proctor & Gamble