Chemistry
Chemistry, the central science, is an excellent springboard to a variety of challenging and rewarding careers. Chemistry connects on one side with biology and medicine, on another with earth and environmental sciences, and on still another with physics and mathematics. A person with a bachelor’s degree in chemistry is prepared to assume a wide variety of positions in industry, education, or public service. Pikeville College offers both breadth and depth in its chemistry curriculum, helping students gain the skills of self-discipline to pursue a lifetime of learning which is essential for success in this ever-changing and increasingly technological world.
What can I do with a chemistry degree from Pikeville College?
It is very common for chemistry graduates to embark on postgraduate or professional degrees. These provide a useful means for specializing in certain subject areas and/or acquiring research skills. Many of those who do enter work immediately after graduating choose work that is related to their degree. However, their numerical, analytical and problem-solving skills, in particular, are often highly regarded by employers in many other fields. Approximately 60% of bachelor’s graduates recently entering the workforce took jobs in industry. Other opportunities for employment were found in schools, universities, and hospitals. About 30% of the jobs in industry for recent graduates were related to pharmaceuticals.
With the dawn of the 21st century, a growing role for chemists is predicted in the following key areas: improving health, protecting the environment, providing energy, and feeding the world. Growth in these areas is particularly evident in the areas of biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, industrial hygiene, and computer automation in chemical analysis. Exciting times for chemists lie ahead.
Graduates with a chemistry degree from Pikeville College can choose to pursue a variety of careers including:
- Chemist
- Pharmacist
- Lab Manager
- Biotechnologist
- Quality Control Specialist
- Research Scientist
- Industrial Hygienist
- Forensic Chemist
- Environmental Chemist
- Clinical Diagnostician
- Medical Librarian
- Dentist
- Physician
- Pharmacologist
- Professor
Some of these careers require additional education or experience.
Chemistry at Pikeville College
The Chemistry program is part of the Division of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. This program provides a general background for students seeking to prepare for careers in teaching, entry level positions in scientific occupations, or further study in graduate or professional schools. Courses in chemistry provide a basic understanding of the components and processes related to the composition and uses of matter.
Degree Options
B.S. or B.A.
- Major
- Minor
Key Points
- Chemistry is often selected as a major by students planning to enter health professions.
- The numerical, analytical, and problem-solving skills one acquires in this major are very valuable in a number of professions.
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