Chemistry ACS-BS

Duquesne University

Pursue your passion for chemistry with our ACS-Certified B.S. in Chemistry program, earning a degree recognized by the American Chemical Society for upholding the highest standards of excellence in chemical education. Our curriculum provides a strong theoretical foundation in Organic, Biochemistry, Inorganic, Physical and Analytical Chemistry, supported by essential knowledge in biology, physics and mathematics, preparing you for diverse careers in academia, industry and research. Through a combination of classroom instruction, hands-on laboratory experiments and engaging coursework, you will develop practical laboratory skills, including experimental design, data analysis, and safe lab practices, while learning to apply the scientific method to analyze data with integrity and ethics. You will gain expertise in chemical research, analysis and synthesis, exploring molecular structure, chemical reactions, bonding and kinetics. You can tailor your education to fit your specific interests by specializing in areas such as polymer, environmental, forensic or pharmaceutical chemistry, applying your knowledge to solve original research problems through capstone projects or a research thesis. Our program emphasizes effective scientific communication, equipping you to share experimental results confidently through both oral and written methods and preparing you to thrive as a professional and innovative chemist.

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