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Chemistry, B.S.

A Rigorous Program Emphasizing Hands-On Learning
  • $80K

    Average Salary, with Experience: $80,000 (American Chemical Society)

  • ~100%

    Placement Rate for UNCW Chemistry Graduates

Our alumni work as:

Conduct research, develop new drugs and other useful chemicals.

Work as a pharmacist technician, help patients understand their medications.

Work for the government (FBI, DEA, CIA, police department) or drug testing companies.

Help pharmaceutical companies promote their medicines to doctors.

Work in biotech companies, interface with customers, promote and sell instruments and related products.

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Learn to

Demonstrate knowledge of concepts in chemistry

Apply knowledge in chemistry to real-world problems

Demonstrate the ability to locate, evaluate, and effectively use scientific information from accepted sources

Conduct chemistry experiments, use various analytical instruments, collect and analyze data

Engage in rigorous scientific inquiry and communicate ideas in writing

Chemistry, B.S. Program Overview

Are You an International Student?

This is a U.S. Department of Homeland Security STEM designated program that allows eligible F1 international students to apply for a 24-month optional practical training extension.

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