Lawrence Technological University

Did you know that a degree in chemistry provides a strong foundation for a wide variety of exciting careers? Chemists who work for manufacturing companies analyze products as part of the quality control process. Those who toil in the medical field undertake toxicological studies that help doctors make decisions about treatment. Other chemists are heavily involved in the synthesis of new materials. 

Some never step foot in a laboratory, and practice computational chemistry instead – using software models to analyze potential products prior to production. When they work for drug companies, they might winnow a large number of possible molecules and synthetic pathways down to just a few, and predict the properties of a new drug without it ever being manufactured in the laboratory. 

If you are an aspiring chemist who finds these career opportunities fascinating, then a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from LTU might be the program for you. With a solid background in chemistry, you’ll be highly valued in industry – and not just by chemical companies. Chemists who start “at the bench” often move into other areas, such as marketing, sales and management.

While chemistry is one of the preferred majors for admission to medical or dental school, it is also excellent preparation for law school. Patent law, environmental law, and occupational health and safety law all require the background that only a technical degree like chemistry can provide.