Chemistry (BA, BS)
Lindenwood University
Key Information
Campus location
Saint Charles, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 9,550 / per semester *
Application deadline
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Introduction
The Lindenwood University department of chemistry offers you the chance to earn a bachelor of arts (BA) or bachelor of science (BS) degree in chemistry with several emphases available. Earning a degree in chemistry offers you diverse opportunities, like careers in industry or teaching, graduate school programs, or even a pre-professional program in medical, dental, optometry, veterinary, or related programs.
If you graduate with a bachelor of arts degree, you will be prepared for opportunities in the chemical industry either in the laboratory, sales, or product development areas. If you want to teach high school chemistry or other sciences, you will benefit from one of the other degrees plans Lindenwood University offers, where you have the opportunity to earn Missouri state certification in secondary education. Are you planning on graduate work in chemistry or biochemistry? Then the bachelor of science degree would be the degree path you should pursue. A bachelor of science with an emphasis in biochemistry will also prepare you for a pre-health science degree, which requires a number of chemistry, math, and biology courses.
Lindenwood University also offers a minor in chemistry. A minor in chemistry is an ideal addition to criminal justice, business administration, biology, or psychology majors. The minor also provides additional career opportunities for post-graduate careers in fields like forensics, pharmaceutical sales, patent law, and healthcare administration.
Chemistry Faculty
The chemistry faculty at Lindenwood University is comprised of scholars and teachers with earned doctorates. They act as instructors, mentors, and academic advisors. The professors are easily accessible to students, possessing a wealth of personal and professional knowledge that they pass on to you. Smaller class sizes ensure that you will get the attention you deserve. Read more information about the chemistry faculty.
Career Opportunities
27% Higher Income | 93% Success Rate |
Our graduates have a 27% higher income than the national median 10 years after enrolling. Source: US Department of Education's College Scorecard/ Department of Treasury 2018. | Investing in a Lindenwood education sets you up for success. 93% of Lindenwood graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate programs within 6 months of graduation. |
Depending on your educational path in biological sciences program at Lindenwood University, you will be are prepared for career paths in education, graduate studies, laboratories, or healthcare.
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Curriculum
When you major in chemistry at Lindenwood University, you are required to complete significant coursework in math, chemistry, and physics as well as biology for the biochemistry emphasis. Typically, chemistry majors will be required to take at least one lab course per semester with many semesters in which multiple lab courses are required. Chemistry is an exciting field that focuses on critical thinking through both qualitative and quantitative problems that are applicable to real-world scenarios, ranging from energy consumption and environmental issues to pharmaceuticals and criminal investigations. If you major in chemistry at Lindenwood University, you should enjoy both math and science courses and be prepared to work outside of the classroom on course assignments, lab work, and reports.
Chemistry, BA
Major Coursework
37 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- CHM 23000 General Chemistry 1
- CHM 23100 General Chemistry 2
- CHM 23200 General Chemistry 3
- CHM 24100 General Chemistry 2 Laboratory
- CHM 24200 General Chemistry 3 Laboratory
- CHM 35500 Analytical Chemistry
- CHM 36100 Organic Chemistry I
- CHM 36200 Organic Chemistry II
- CHM 48500 Chemistry Seminar
- MTH 24100 Statistics for Natural Science
- MTH 27100 Calculus I
- MTH 27200 Calculus II
Additional CHM Coursework
3-4 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- CHM 45500 Instrumental Analysis
- CHM 47100 Physical Chemistry I
Physics Coursework
8 credit hours of coursework from one of the following options:
Option 1
- PHY 25100 Introductory Physics I
- PHY 25200 Introductory Physics II
or
Option 2
- PHY 30100 General Physics I
- PHY 30200 General Physics II
Elective Coursework
3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- CHM 30000 Introduction to Chemical Literature and Laboratory Safety
- CHM 31100 Applications in Forensic Science
- CHM 38500 Medicinal Chemistry
- CHM 42100 Biochemistry: Structure and Mechanism
- CHM 42200/BSC 42200 Biochemistry: Metabolism
- CHM 44000 Inorganic Chemistry
- CHM 47200 Physical Chemistry II
- CHM 47300 Physical Chemistry Lab
- CHM 48000 Chemistry Internship
- CHM 48900 Independent Research
Chemistry, BS
Major Coursework
81 credit hours of coursework from the following options:
- BSC 24400 Introduction to Cellular and Molecular Biology
- CHM 23000 General Chemistry 1
- CHM 23100 General Chemistry 2
- CHM 23200 General Chemistry 3
- CHM 24100 General Chemistry 2 Laboratory
- CHM 24200 General Chemistry 3 Laboratory
- CHM 30000 Introduction to Chemical Literature and Laboratory Safety
- CHM 33300 Polymer Chemistry
- CHM 35500 Analytical Chemistry
- CHM 36100 Organic Chemistry I
- CHM 36200 Organic Chemistry II
- CHM 42100 Biochemistry: Structure and Mechanism
- CHM 44000 Inorganic Chemistry
- CHM 45500 Instrumental Analysis
- CHM 47100 Physical Chemistry I
- CHM 47200 Physical Chemistry II
- CHM 47300 Physical Chemistry Lab
- CHM 48500 Chemistry Seminar
- CHM 48900 Independent Research
- MTH 24100 Statistics for Natural Science
- MTH 27100 Calculus I
- MTH 27200 Calculus II
- MTH 30300 Calculus III
- PHY 30100 General Physics I
- PHY 30200 General Physics II
Students must complete at least 3 credit hours of coursework in CHM 48900 to meet the requirement.