A degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry opens doors in a wide range of industries.
What can I do with this major?
Career Fields:
- Agricultural Chemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Chemical Engineering
- Geochemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Materials Science
- Organic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Polymer Chemistry
- Education
- Healthcare
Career Resources
- American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Careers
- St. Mary’s Career Center
- American Chemical Society: Careers in Chemistry
Chemistry/biochemistry carrer toolbox:
The ACS website has a broad career/professional development website found here. The ASBMB has a website to help with career development here. The AAAS has more tools under this website.
Professional Resources
- American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- American Chemical Society
- American Institute of Chemical Engineers
- St. Mary’s Career Center
- Health Services Advisory Committee
Internships & Scholarships
Internships provide an excellent setting for professional development, workplace discipline, subject specific job experience, and networking opportunities.
The Chemistry department provides a Laboratory Assistant Program, where students can obtain valuable work experience in a laboratory setting. For more information, contact Andrew Koch.
Students in the Chemistry department also have the opportunity to become tutors. For more information, contact Kelly Neiles.