{"id":83,"date":"2015-07-28T18:06:57","date_gmt":"2015-07-28T18:06:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/umwwebmaster.wpengine.com\/study\/?post_type=areas&p=83"},"modified":"2023-10-04T16:37:58","modified_gmt":"2023-10-04T20:37:58","slug":"chemistry","status":"publish","type":"areas","link":"https:\/\/www.umw.edu\/study\/areas\/chemistry\/","title":{"rendered":"Chemistry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Majors, Minors & Areas of Study<\/div>

Chemistry<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n
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Know chemistry, know the universe.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Chemistry is the bridge between the physical and life sciences, the key to understanding every material aspect of the universe. Major in chemistry at the University of Mary Washington and you\u2019ll master the properties of matter and make vital connections among disciplines. You\u2019ll challenge yourself with courses and labs that ignite your passions, preparing you to make breakthroughs whether you enter the career world right away or pursue advanced study.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Degree Awarded<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Students majoring in Chemistry who complete all requirements earn the degree of Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Chemistry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Areas of Study<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

UMW\u2019s bachelor\u2019s program in chemistry covers societal, organic, physical, and environmental chemistry, and offers courses in biochemistry, chemical analysis, chemical outreach, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Career Opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A chemistry degree from UMW will prepare you for a career or advanced studies in environmental chemistry, chemical engineering, clinical chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry, biomedical and forensic science, or technical sales. Our graduates have found careers at NASA, Dow, Virginia Power, Pfizer, the Naval Research Laboratory, Atlantic Research, Estee Lauder, the Drug Enforcement Agency, the Naval Surface Warfare Center, and the National Institutes of Health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Internships<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Students are encouraged to pursue research and internship opportunities with such employers as the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, and the American Chemical Society. Learn more about UMW internships in chemistry<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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