If you loved taking chemistry classes in high school, you should definitely consider being a chemistry major at Michigan Tech. As a chemistry major you will not only indulge your hunger for chemistry, you’ll also challenge yourself with hands-on laboratory and research experiences. Areas available for research include computational, analytical/forensic chemistry, inorganic and organic synthesis, physical chemistry, environmental chemistry, biochemistry, polymer chemistry, chemical biosensors, and nanomaterials and solid state materials.
As a chemistry major you can concentrate in:
- Biochemistry
- Chemical education
- Chemical physics
- Environmental chemistry
- Polymer chemistry
Or major in pharmaceutical chemistry where you'll study the molecular and mechanistic aspects of pharmaceuticals, or biochemistry and molecular biology with a focus on chemistry concepts.
Before you get ready to plunge into your chemistry career, here are a few things you should know about the program…
- Undergraduate research is strongly encouraged; most students participate in either undergraduate research or co-op experience with a company (or both).
- You’ll be able to use the state-of-the art studio laboratory for your first-year chemistry course; there is a special section of University Chemistry just for chemistry department majors.
- Dr. Melvin Calvin is a chemistry Nobel Prize winner — the only one at Michigan Tech!
- You can get free help on your assignments or work for the Chemistry Learning Center.
- You’ll love the small class size with a 6:1 student-to-faculty ratio!
- You’ll have the opportunity to attend national meetings like the American Chemical Society’s annual conference.
The chemistry program offers the flexibility to pursue a variety of options including independent research. Individualized programs are also available in forensic chemistry, pre-pharmacy, pre-med, and other exciting fields. Speak to a faculty member to set up a program that meets your interests and career goals! Chemistry graduates have gone on to pursue careers in pharmaceutical and chemical manufacturing, forensic sciences, biochemistry, medicine, law, science communications, teaching, and research.
