You can?t sit back and coast if you?re thinking about careers in chemistry, and you can?t be passive with the chemistry major either. Sure, you?ll take chemistry classes, but they?re small enough that you?ll take an active role by interacting with professors and fellow students. No boring lectures here.
Careers in
Many students have found that a chemistry major from Wingate University is the right prescription to prepare them to become pharmacists. The major can prepare you for other careers in chemistry too.
We can get you ready for the?Wingate University School of Pharmacyand other pharmacy schools. We can also get you ready for these options:
- Graduate school
- Medical school
- Optometry school
- Veterinary school
Hands-on Learning
What makes us certain you?ll be ready for a career or graduate work after you earn your chemistry degree? Hands-on learning from day one.
Research
Immerse yourself in a research project for experience you can?t get any other way. Wingate University students and professors frequently present research at?American Chemical Society?conferences.
Lab Work
As a chemistry major, you have the advantage of working in four new research labs to complete required lab classes. You?ll conduct research projects as part of your major. You may also have the chance to work as lab assistants or stockroom assistants for more hands-on learning.
Internships
You can earn up to three hours of academic credit by completing an?internship,?an excellent way to see the life of a?practicing?chemist.
Chemistry Club?
Rub elbows with like-minded chemistry majors in the active Chemistry Club. You?ll have the chance to form a bond with students who share the same interests as you do.