Chemistry Department
Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Science
Majors Available
- Chemistry
- Environmental Studies
- Pre-Agriculture
- Chemistry Education
- Pre-Allied Health
- Pre-Dentistry
- Pre-Medical Tech
- Pre-Medicine
- Pre-Nursing
- Pre-Physical Therapy
- Science Education
- Biology-Chemistry
Challenging Classes
Curriculum includes General Chemistry I and II, Analytical Chemistry I and II, Organic Chemistry I and II, Physical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Advanced Inorganic Chemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Quantum Theory I and II.
Facilities & Equipment
Courses are challenging and modern, and set in small classes. Students enjoy daily contact with professors, and have an opportunity to perform laboratory experiments using a large variety of sophisticated instruments. These include digital balances; diode-array ultraviolet visible spectrometer; computer controlled UV 2401 spectrometer; high-pressure liquid chromograph; gas chromatographs, FT-NMR (multinuclear); mass spectrometry; atomic absorption; ICP spectrometer; microcomputers; and digital pH-meters.
Scholarships & Assistance
Chemistry majors are eligible for Science Heritage Scholarships. In addition, scholarships are available for students conducting research. Students may also apply for part-time employment as chemistry lab assistants.
Alumni
SNU chemistry graduates have gone on to masters and doctoral level programs in chemistry or chemistry-related fields, such as chemical engineering, at prestigious universities. Many have also been accepted into and graduated from medical and dental schools. Many have secured positions directly following graduation in petroleum and environmental analysis labs as well as medical researchers and lab technicians.