Overview
SUNY Oneonta’s Chemistry program has been approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS) for more than 40 years and has two degree options. The B.S. degree affords ACS certification and includes coursework in five disciplines: inorganic, organic, analytical, physical and biochemistry. The B.A.degree is for students who are interested in careers related to the chemical sciences but do not plan to perform chemical research.
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Related Program
Students interested in teaching chemistry at the middle or high school level complete dual majors in Chemistry and Adolescence Education: Chemistry. Learn more about our Adolescence Education Program.
Career Opportunities
Our majors go on to graduate or medical/health-professions schools, land entry-level jobs as scientists in chemical industries, or pursue teaching careers. Alumni careers include:
Requirements
Select whether you want to pursue a B.A. or a B.S. and see the list of required courses and a sample plan of study for your next four years.
Hands-On Learning
Oneonta Chemistry majors get personal attention in small labs and have many opportunities to learn by doing. Many students work on research projects with faculty and successfully apply each year for campus grants to fund independent research supplies and travel to regional and national scientific meetings. Students frequently obtain paid summer research internships on campus, at large universities or in the chemical industry.
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108 Ravine Parkway
Oneonta, NY 13820
United States