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Whether you want to research medical treatments or support workplace health, a degree in chemistry will give you the tools to get started on the medical track of your choice.

Adelphi University

Garden City, New York

With degrees in chemistry and biochemistry, the chemistry program at Adelphi prepares students for work in a range of industries. Boasting a new nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometer, the facilities at Adelphi are constantly improving to stay on the leading edge of scientific research. With a joint degree program in chemistry and dentistry, students can move directly from their bachelor studies to doctorate studies in dental surgery. The chemistry program at Adelphi is certified by the American Chemical Society.

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About Adelphi University

Adelphi University is a private institution that was founded in 1896. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,205, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 75 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Adelphi University’s ranking in the 2018 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 151. The student-faculty ratio at Adelphi University is 12:1, and the school has 45.8 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students.

Adelphi University offers a number of student services, including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. Adelphi University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc.).

Year Founded: Private, Coed

School Type: 1896

Setting: Suburban

American University

Washington, DC

A bachelor’s degree from American University trains students for a career or graduate studies in chemistry. This American Chemical Society-approved program can also prepare students for entrance into medical or dental school. Located in Washington, D.C., American University affords students access to some of the premier scientific research institutions in the country, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

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About American University

American University is a private institution that was founded in 1893. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,901, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 84 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. American University’s ranking in the 2018 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 69. The student-faculty ratio at American University is 12:1.

American University offers a number of student services, including nonremedial tutoring, women’s center, day care, and health service. American University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc.).

Year Founded: 1893

School Type: Private, Coed

Setting: Suburban

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama

Students have everything they need at their fingertips while earning a degree in chemistry from Auburn University. The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers a Mass Spectrometry Center, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Center, and Center for Confocal Raman Microscopy, as well as a world-class science laboratory building. With degrees in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Laboratory Science, and Medical Laboratory Science, as well as a pre-professional degree program, there’s nothing you can’t do at Auburn.

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About Auburn University

Auburn University is a public institution that was founded in 1856. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 22,658, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 1,875 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Auburn University’s ranking in the 2018 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, 103. The student-faculty ratio at Auburn University is 19:1, and the school has 31.9 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students.

Auburn, Alabama, has been ranked one of the best places to live, and life at Auburn University can be similarly enjoyable for students. Football is a particularly big attraction in the fall, as fans support the Auburn Tigers with the help of school mascot Aubie the Tiger. The Tiger sports teams compete in the NCAA Division I Southeastern Conference, and the influx of football fans makes Auburn the fifth-largest city in the state on game days.

Year Founded: 1856

School Type: Private, Coed

Setting: Suburban

Florida International University

Miami, Florida

Prepare for a career in medicine, dentistry, forensic chemistry, and more with a degree in chemistry from FIU. The Bachelor of Science program is certified by the American Chemical Society. It is designed to give students a solid understanding of chemistry and equip them with the tools they need to pursue diverse careers. Students can also join the chemistry club, a Chapter of the Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society.

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About Florida International University

Florida International University is a public institution that was founded in 1972. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 45,813, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 344 acres. The student-faculty ratio at Florida International University is 26:1, and the school has 21.1 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Florida International University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Psychology; Social Sciences; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; and Biological and Biomedical Sciences.

Outside of class, there are many student organizations and more than 30 fraternities and sororities to consider joining, as well as annual campus events, such as the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival, to check out. The FIU Golden Panthers sports teams compete in the NCAA Division I Conference USA.

Year Founded: 1972

School Type: Public, Coed

Setting: Urban

Louisiana State University

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

With eight areas of concentration, LSU offers students a full spectrum of opportunities in chemistry. Prepare for a career in manufacturing, environmental science, medicine, and more with a degree in chemistry. Chemistry majors can even declare a concentration in Chemistry for Other Professions, which prepares students to apply for graduate education in dentistry, medicine, or veterinary medicine. There’s even a glass blowing shop that gives students a first-person look at chemistry in action.

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About Louisiana State University

Louisiana State University—Baton Rouge is a public institution that was founded in 1860. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 26,118, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 2,000 acres. The student-faculty ratio at Louisiana State University—Baton Rouge is 22:1.

Louisiana State University—Baton Rouge, better known as LSU, is a public school near the Mississippi River, in the southeastern part of the state. Students at LSU can choose from many programs in more than a dozen colleges. The most popular majors at Louisiana State University—Baton Rouge include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Engineering; Education; Biological and Bi

Year Founded: 1860

School Type: Public, Coed

Setting: Urban

University of South Carolina

Columbia, South Carolina

Students studying chemistry at UFC are among illustrious peers. UCF is the academic home of former international student and current distinguished graduate Tianyu Zheng, who worked with professor Qun Treen Huo to create a new diagnostic test that can detect the Zika virus. Students can prepare to make their own great contributions to the world with a degree in chemistry.

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About University of South Carolina

University of South Carolina is a public institution that was founded in 1801. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 25,556, its setting is city, and the campus size is 444 acres. The student-faculty ratio at University of South Carolina is 18:1. The most popular majors include: Finance and Financial Management Services; Research and Experimental Psychology; Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences; Biology, General; and Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.

The University of South Carolina’s college town, Columbia, boasts a variety of entertainment, nightlife, and outdoor options for students to check out after class. Other college towns, including Charlotte, North Carolina, and Charleston, South Carolina, are both less than two hours away.

Year Founded: 1801

School Type: Public, Coed

Setting: Suburban

University of Dayton

Dayton, Ohio

Want to change lives? Major in medicinal-pharmaceutical chemistry or choose among a multitude of other programs. Under the guidance of a faculty research mentor, undergraduates are encouraged to participate in a research project in sub disciplines of inorganic, medicinal, analytical, organic, physical and biochemistry. With various student groups on campus including the American Chemical Society, opportunities to sharpen your skills are endless.

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About University of Dayton

University of Dayton is a private institution that was founded in 1850. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,330, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 373 acres. The student-faculty ratio at University of Dayton is 15:1. Students at the University of Dayton can choose from more than 80 undergraduate majors and many graduate programs, including those in the schools of business administration, law, engineering and education.

Students can also get involved in more than 200 organizations and with the campus radio and television stations. Notable UD alumni include Chuck Noll, the only NFL coach to win four Super Bowl titles, which he did in the 1970s with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Year Founded: 1850

School Type: Private, Coed

Setting: Suburban

University of Illinois at Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

A degree in chemistry from an internationally recognized center of excellence in chemistry research and teaching is the first step to a brilliant future. Undergraduate students at UIC earn American Chemical Society-certified degrees in chemistry and biochemistry. They go on to study and work in a range of exciting industries including medicine, neurochemistry, and education.

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About University of Illinois at Chicago

University of Illinois at Chicago is a public institution founded in 1965. The university is set in the city among 240 acres, and has a total undergraduate enrollment of 17,959. The student-faculty ratio at University of Illinois at Chicago is 18:1, and the school has 38.3 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of Illinois at Chicago include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Psychology; Engineering; and Health Professions and Related Programs.

Through the UIC Undergraduate Research Experience, interested college students can pair up with faculty mentors and create a research project in a variety of academic areas. Each spring, students then present their findings at the university’s Student Research Forum.

Year Founded: 1965

School Type: Public, Coed

Setting: Urban

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas

On the leading edge of scientific research, KU students explore everything from drug design principles to environmentally benign catalysis. Students get a state-of-the-art education in an environment of inclusiveness and diversity that leaves them well prepared for professional careers in chemistry or graduate education in a range of fields, including medicine and technology.

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About University of Kansas

University of Kansas is a public institution that was founded in 1865. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 19,262, its setting is city, and the campus size is 1,000 acres. The student-faculty ratio at University of Kansas is 17:1. The most popular majors at University of Kansas include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Health Professions and Related Programs; Engineering; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; and Visual and Performing Arts. In sports, University of Kansas is part of the NCAA I.

Year Founded: 1865

School Type: Public, Coed

Setting: City

University of South Carolina

Columbia, South Carolina

USC offers a unique collection of chemistry majors that spans traditional chemistry, chemical research, biochemistry, chemical biology, and chemical nanoscience. As a result, students can tailor their experience to prepare for careers in chemistry, medicine, and more. Undergraduate students can contribute to cutting-edge cross-disciplinary research. They learn from rigorous coursework, hands-on training, and the latest chemical instrumentation.

With a concentration in chemical nanoscience, students prepare for a career in this rapidly growing field. They learn to synthesize and manipulate nanomaterials while building a solid foundation in chemistry.

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About University of South Carolina

University of South Carolina is a public institution that was founded in 1801. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 25,556, its setting is city, and the campus size is 444 acres. The student-faculty ratio at University of South Carolina is 18:1. The most popular majors include: Finance and Financial Management Services; Research and Experimental Psychology; Physiology, Pathology, and Related Sciences; Biology, General; and Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.

The University of South Carolina’s college town, Columbia, boasts a variety of entertainment, nightlife, and outdoor options for students to check out after class. Other college towns, including Charlotte, North Carolina, and Charleston, South Carolina, are both less than two hours away.

Year Founded: 1801

School Type: Public, Coed

Setting: Suburban

University of the Pacific

Stockton, California

Student-centered education is the heart of the undergraduate chemistry program at Pacific. The program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in chemistry and an understanding of the scientific method as it applies to chemistry. Through classroom experience and hands-on learning, students build expertise in organic chemistry, biochemistry, and other essential topics as a foundation for graduate study in chemistry, medicine, or manufacturing.

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About University of the Pacific

niversity of the Pacific is a private institution that was founded in 1851. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,483, its setting is city, and the campus size is 175 acres. The student-faculty ratio at University of the Pacific is 12:1. The most popular majors include: Business Administration and Management, General; Biology/Biological Sciences, General; and Engineering, General.

The University of the Pacific has a picturesque campus in Stockton, California that has made its way into more than 15 movies. There are about 150 student organizations to consider joining, and, since Stockton is situated in the California Delta waterway, students are close to water sports options, including jet skiing, windsurfing, and sailing.

Year Founded: 1851

School Type: Private, Coed

Setting: City