Chemistry & Forensic Science (B.S.)

Degree Concentrations

• Chemistry, B.S. (Biochemistry Concentration)
• Chemistry, B.S. (Biochemistry Concentration with ACS Certification)
• Chemistry, B.S. (Chemistry Concentration)
• Chemistry, B.S. (Chemistry Concentration with ACS Certification)
• Chemistry, B.S. (Chemistry Teaching Concentration)
• Chemistry, B.S. (Pre-Health Concentration: including Pre-Dental, Pre-Medical, Pre- Optometry, and Pre-Physician Assistant)
• Chemistry, B.S. (Pre-Pharmacy) 

Who Would be Interested in a B.S. Chemistry?

If any of the following apply to you, you should explore a career in chemistry:

• Are you fascinated by advances in technology?
• Do you want to understand natural phenomena at both the micro- and macro-scale?
• Do you have an interest in exploring the specific interactions of atoms or molecules?
• Would you like to work with state-of-the-art instrumentation analyzing chemical samples?
• Are you concerned with finding scientific solutions to address many societal issues?

Why a B.S. Chemistry?

• All program options are certified by American Chemical Society (ACS).
• The Biochemistry option follows the recommendations from the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB).
• We provide the opportunity to perform independent chemical research with faculty mentors (allowing possible travel to professional conferences and/or publication of results).
• Our degree gives you a strong chemistry foundation for placement in industry or acceptance to future graduate or professional institutions.
• You can combine the B.S. Chemistry degree with the M.S. Chemistry degree in just one extra year.
• Chemistry graduate degree holders enjoy a 2.4% rate of unemployment.

What Are the Requirements to be Admitted to the Program?

• Students may select any of the B.S. Chemistry options upon applying to the university.
• Students who have a good high school background in math are prepared to do well in this program.
• An interest in science and learning are critical to success in this program.

Where Are Recent Graduates Employed?

• Chemistry Graduate Programs such as Vanderbilt, Purdue, Ohio State, and many more!
• Toxicologist, Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, IN
• Chemical Technician, University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research, Lexington, KY

How Do I Get More Information?

chemistry.eku.edu
chemistry@eku.edu

Are There Scholarship Opportunities?

• American Chemical Society (ACS) Scholarships
• Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship