Chemistry

Overview

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

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