BA/BS in Chemistry

Chemistry at Ohio Wesleyan examines matter and every change it can undergo, approached from the viewpoint of atoms and molecules. The department provides three majors so students can match their coursework to different career or academic goals. The Bachelor of Arts prepares students for positions in the chemical industry, entry into some graduate programs, or teaching chemistry at the high school level. The Bachelor of Science is more demanding, covering all five main subdisciplines of chemistry. It prepares students for professional chemical careers and graduate work, and it also suits those aiming for medicine, veterinary medicine, or other fields that need a strong chemistry background. A biochemistry major is part of the same department, and it too is offered in more than one degree form. Students can therefore combine chemical training with biology depending on their interests and plans after graduation.