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Bachelor of Science

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Chemistry

Toxicology, oceanography, or soil science are areas you could pursue careers in with our rigorous Chemistry training. Learn from professional scientists in fully-equipped labs that allow you to experiment, research, and explore to find the career path for you.

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Peyton Halverson, VCSU student, at Bridge City Dentistry

Peyton Halverson

Health Science and Chemistry double major

“During my freshman year I declared my major as Health Science. I became interested in getting a chemistry major as well after receiving the 2017-2018 General Chemistry Student of the Year award from Dr. Sundstrom. I enjoyed her classes and was able to gain handson experience in the chemistry lab through a laboratory preparation and management course.”

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  • Biology Minor
    Supplement your Chemistry education with more general science knowledge.
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  • Physics Minor
    The study of molecules pair physics and chemistry well. Concentrated your education experience with physics to expand you career choices.
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  • Mathematics Minor
    Mathematics and Chemistry are the perfect match. Add some math courses to your resumé to have more career opportunities post graduation.
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Hands-on experiences ensure you are ready for a career

Explore the possibilities

Careers in the sciences and healthcare are in high demand, and with a degree in Chemistry from VCSU, you’ll be equipped to choose the one that best suits you. In our L.D. Rhoades Science Center, students have access to the following facilities and activities:

  • Infrared spectroscopy
  • Molecular spectroscopy
  • Potentiometry
  • Refractometry
  • Polarimetry
  • Organic structure software
  • Excel data analysis
  • Fully equipped Aquatic Macroinvertebrate Laboratory
  • Biomedical Research Laboratory

Where you will study

Our Science and Mathematics programs are housed in the L.D. Rhoades Science Center that includes state of the art laboratories and STEM spaces.
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Plan of Study

  • Art and Music
  • General Chemistry
  • Introduction to Computer Information Systems
  • College Composition I
  • Viking Voyage
  • General Chemistry II
  • Fundamentals of Public Speaking
  • College Composition II
  • Concepts of Fitness and Wellness
  • Social science course
  • Additional humanities or social science course
  • Quantitative Analysis I
  • Literacies
  • College Physics I
  • Quantitative Analysis II
  • Calculus I
  • Minor course
  • College Physics II
  • Organic Chemistry I
  • Physical Chemistry I
  • Minor course
  • Minor course
  • Organic Chemistry II
  • Inorganic Chemistry
  • Minor course
  • Social science course
  • Elements of Biochemistry
  • Integrated Science Capstone
  • Elective
  • Minor course
  • Minor course
  • Elective
  • Elective
  • Elective
  • Minor course
  • Minor course

Meet the advisor

Teather Sundstrom

Teather Sundstrom, Ph.D.

Professor
Department

Science

Office Location
  • Rhoades Science Center 332