Bachelor's in Chemistry

Why Study Chemistry? 

Our program emphasizes the principles and theories of chemistry, allows you to develop hands-on laboratory skills, and builds your competence in scientific writing. Equipped with this valuable knowledge, you’ll be poised for graduate and professional study in chemistry or health-related professions, including medical or veterinary school. 

What You'll Learn 

By increasing your understanding of chemical principles and theories, along with hands-on proficiency in properly conducting experiments and recording results, you’ll be prepared to innovate in a variety of fields, from medical research to crime lab analysis. You’ll also learn the materials science, synthetic chemistry and polymer chemistry needed to develop products as diverse as computer components, pharmaceutical drugs, adhesives and synthetic fibers.

Careers & Outcomes 

Chemistry helps us describe and explain our world—and your understanding of the chemical processes that affect all substances can be applied in a broad range of settings, from the chemical industry to education to healthcare. These workplaces also value specific skills like chemical synthesis, instrumental analysis and quantitative measurement. 

The Columbia College program emphasizes the principles and theories of chemistry, developing hands-on laboratory skills, and develops students’ competence in scientific writing. With this knowledge, you’ll have a strong foundation for graduate and professional study in chemistry or health-related professions, including medical or veterinary school. 

Some possible paths include: 

• Analytical Chemist 
• Laboratory Technician 
• Clinical Technician 
• Pharmacy Technician 
• Environmental Chemist

Where You Can Take Classes

At Columbia College, our flexible options make it easy to adapt to changing circumstances and pursue your education wherever life takes you. Many of our degrees are offered 100% online. If you prefer a traditional classroom experience, you can attend selected classes at our nationwide locations or at our main campus in Columbia, Missouri. Students at all locations will engage with multiple learning methods, including online and virtual while completing their degree.