Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry

Lamar University

Chemisty: Lamar University's undergraduate degrees in chemistry are designed for you to apply chemistry principles in other fields, including medicine, education, dentistry, law, optometry and business. This might be a good fit if you’re interested in a career as a high school teacher, a chemical librarian, chemical salesperson, medical doctor, pharmaceutical salesperson or chiropractor. With in-depth understanding of analytical, organic, inorganic and physical chemistry, as well as knowledge in physics, mathematics and biology principles, you will have the opportunity to pursue careers in a variety of research domains. This degree could send you to work on new drug designs or developing novel plastics in addition to possibly working in jobs related to all fields of chemistry, such as environmental analysis, forensic scientist or product quality design and operation. You may want this degree if you plan to enter a program of study in pharmacology, dentistry or medicine. Lamar's Chemistry undergraduate program is designed to train you to become a professional chemist with American Chemical Society certification. You'll be qualified to obtain employment in industry or education, or you may choose to enter postgraduate programs in professional or academic areas.

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