Chemical Science, BS
Leverage the adaptable Pre-Health option alongside the Chemical Science major to fulfill the diverse course requirements needed for admission to medical, pharmacy, and dental schools.
About this Program
Combine Chemistry With Your Other Passions
Get a B.S. in Chemical Science and be prepared for a variety of scientific careers. Or use the flexibility of the Pre-Health option in combination with the Chemical Science major to take the variety of courses required for professional medical, pharmacy and dentistry schools.
Once you’ve finished your degree, you can follow in the steps of our graduates and work in forensic science, health care, clinical analysis, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, environmental science, teaching, art restoration or materials. You could also work in research, sales, instrument repair, scientific publishing or science policy.
Unlike other science degrees, the flexibility of this degree allows you to double major or minor in many different fields, including business, mathematics, biology or physics. Later, that diverse course load can help you launch a career that encompasses these distinct fields.
Developing Students into Professionals
Professional formation is a guiding principle in the chemistry department. Take a third-year course that emphasizes the skills you will need in your career, with a largely self-paces, project-based class. This course is independent and allows you to learn hand-on laboratory skills as well as time-management skills that employers value.
Top 25% in Science & Engineering
Seattle University ranks #40 in the nation —U.S. News & World Report, 2023
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
Small classes led by talented faculty to foster active learning, an SU hallmark.
Women
Our average of women STEM students nearly doubles the national average of only 23%.
Get Involved in Research
Research is woven throughout our curriculum; our students have research opportunities every year during their academic careers. First year students are offered a research-focused version of General Chemistry III. As sophomores, students learn the fundamental research techniques of synthetic chemistry. Juniors and seniors work one-on-one with a faculty member on publication-quality research using sophisticated instruments – and some students even start as sophomores. We require research because this real-world experience prepares you for engaging careers as well as admission to graduate and professional programs at internationally renowned institutions.
Hear from Our Alumni
Kofi Asare-Konadu, ‘19
“My time at SU successfully prepared me to understand basic chemistry and biochemistry. Professors were experts at breaking down complex ideas into digestible content. Currently, I work as a research assistant at Oregon Health and Science University in an immunology lab, studying how the Card9/neutrophil signaling axis promotes spondyloarthritis.”
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