BA/BS in Chemistry

The Chemistry major, run through the chemistry department, combines foundational and advanced courses meant to challenge and inspire future scientific innovators. Often described as the central science, chemistry explains how the world works, and the degree opens routes into medicine, forensics, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, environmental science and other fields. Students learn the scientific ideas that will shape future science and technology. The program is taught at Worcester State University in Worcester, Massachusetts, and is an undergraduate course of study leading to a bachelor's degree. Students move through a structured sequence of required and elective courses, and faculty advisors help them plan each stage of their studies. The page lists course titles and descriptions so that prospective students can see the kind of work the major involves before applying.