Chemistry Degree
Program Overview
Are you curious about the elements that make up our world? Do you feel at home in a laboratory, learning how even the smallest reactions can change our bodies and the environment around us? If so, earning an undergraduate chemistry degree at King's College in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., could be your gateway to a future of scientific discovery and innovation.
Whether you're captivated by molecular structures or excited by the vast applications of chemistry across various industries, our curriculum is designed to inspire and challenge you. With hands-on laboratory experience and guidance from expert faculty, you'll be well-prepared for advanced studies and diverse career opportunities.
What Can You Do with a Chemistry Degree?
A chemistry degree from King's College opens up a world of limitless possibilities and meaningful impact across various sectors. As a chemistry major, you possess a unique skill set that enables you to address complex challenges and drive innovation. Whether your passion is ignited in research, industry, healthcare, or environmental conservation, your chemistry degree equips you for success.
With a solid foundation in chemistry, you're poised to make significant contributions to research and development. You might find yourself working in the pharmaceutical industry, devising groundbreaking drugs, or advancing sustainable technologies that shape our future. You may even prefer academia where you conduct cutting-edge research that reinvents industry-standard knowledge.
In the industrial landscape, your expertise could find a home in quality control, ensuring products meet stringent standards, or in materials science, where innovation drives advancements in manufacturing. Chemistry's role in environmental sustainability gives you the opportunity to work on solutions that combat pollution, promote renewable energy, and safeguard our planet. The versatility of a chemistry degree also extends to healthcare, where you could contribute to diagnostics, drug formulation, and medical advancements. In short, with a bachelor's degree in chemistry, your career paths are diverse.
Career Paths
- Analytical Chemist
- Chemical Engineer
- Educator
- Environmental Chemist
- Food and Beverage Chemist
- Forensic Scientist
- Pharmaceutical Marketing
- Pharmaceutical Scientist
- Quality Control
- Research & Development
- Research Scientist
- Technical Writing
Top Chemistry Employers
- Chemical Industry
- Education and Academia
- Environmental and Energy Companies
- Food and Beverage Industry
- Forensics and Law Enforcement
- Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Companies
Opportunities for Graduate Studies
While there are job opportunities for graduates with a bachelor's degree in chemistry, many chemistry careers and related fields require advanced degrees. About a quarter of our graduates eventually continue their education and are highly successful in being admitted into the best graduate schools.
In recent years, each of our graduates accepted to graduate school has earned an award that provides a salary in addition to all tuition and fees. Opportunities include M.S./Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry, environmental science, forensic science, materials science, molecular biology, physiology, education, or business; doctor of medicine or dentistry, and law school. Each student who has chosen graduate school has received a graduate fellowship or assistantship.
There is no doubt in my mind that the King's College Chemistry department [creates] the best environment to learn and thrive. The small classes and supportive faculty are hallmark features of an incredible education centered around engagement and success.
