Chemistry
Major Information
Georgia Southern chemistry programs include lecture and laboratory courses to establish a fundamental understanding of the discipline. In addition to the University core curriculum of essential skills, chemistry students take analytical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry and biochemistry courses appropriate to the program. Requirements vary between the B.A. and B.S. degrees.
General Information
Degree(s) Offered:
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (B.S.)
- Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry (B.S.)
- Bachelor of Arts with a Major in Chemistry (B.A.)
GPA Requirement: 2.0
Sample Occupations
- Administrator (Federal, State, County, Municipal)
- Agricultural Chemist
- Air Analyst
- Anesthesiologist
- Chemical Engineer
- Chemical Technician
- Dentist
- Dye Chemist
- Environmental Analyst
- Food and Drug Inspector
- Food Chemist
- Forensic Science Technician
- Geneticist
- Genetic Counselor
- Geo-Chemist
- Hematology Technologist
- Industrial Hygienist
- Inorganic Chemist
- Laboratory Instructor
- Laboratory Tester
- Materials Scientist
- Medical/Clinical Laboratory Technologist
- Narcotics Investigator
- Organic Chemist
- Patent Examiner
- Pharmacologist
- Pharmacist
- Physical Chemist
- Physician
- Physician’s Assistant
- Plant Protection Inspector
- Polymers Chemist
- Quality Control Supervisor
- Radiologist
- Research Chemist
- Sanitarian
- Soil Chemist
- Teacher
- Technical Writer
- Textile Chemist
- Toxicologist
- Translator, Scientific Documents
- Veterinarian
- Water Purification Chemist
Sample Work Settings
- Agricultural & Conservation Organizations
- Food/Beverage Companies
- Drug, Chemical, & Pharmaceutical Companies
- Educational Institutions
- Power Services
- Engineering Firms
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Equipment Companies (Automotive, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical, Photographic)
- Forestry Centers
- Hospitals
- Metal & Mineral Companies
- Medical/Technical Libraries
- Medical Labs
- Mining Companies
- Paper Companies
- Petroleum & Coal Firms
- Professional & Technical Journals
- Public Health
- Research & Consulting Organizations
- Shipping, Water & Transport Companies
- Tire and Rubber Companies
- Tobacco Companies
- US Department of Commerce
- US Department of Defense
- US Department of Health & Human Services
- US Department of Interior
- US Department of Labor
- US Food & Drug Administration
- US Veterans Administration
Sample Employers
- Allnex
- American Cancer Society
- BASF
- Centers for Disease Control
- Chick-fil-A, Inc.
- Coca-Cola Refreshments
- Coors Brewing Company
- CVS Health
- Department of Environmental Protection
- Emory Health
- Health Diagnostic Laboratory
- Johnson & Johnson, Inc.
- MECLABS
- Merck & Co.
- NALCO Water
- SNF Holding Company
- Southern Nuclear
- US Army
Connecting Majors, Skills, and Occupations
- View learning outcomes associated with your major in the Georgia Southern Academic Catalog:
Georgia Southern Academic Catalog
- Explore the connection between occupations and skills in O*Net:
- Use Handshake to upload your résumé and explore internships and jobs. For more information:
Internet Resources
To explore values, interests, and skills:
FOCUS 2
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Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) – $15
To explore occupational outlooks and salaries:
National Compensation Survey
National Association of College and Employers (NACE)
Professional Organizations
American Academy of Forensic Science
American Association for Clinical Chemistry
American Institute of Chemists
American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Georgia Southern Student Organizations
Southern Chemical Society (GSU Student Affiliate of ACS)
National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE)
Tips
- Get involved with faculty-supported undergraduate research
- Present at a university-level or professional association supported event
- Look to complete an internship or summer research opportunity
- Plan ahead and decide if graduate or professional school is needed early
- Seek out tutoring or teaching assistant opportunities
- Join relevant organizations
Last updated: 6/27/2013