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Chemistry

The Chemistry Major

When you major in chemistry at Bluefield College, you will begin your studies with the fundamentals of the discipline and move on to more advanced concepts and laboratory work in fields such as biochemistry, organic chemistry, instrumental analysis or analytical chemistry.  In keeping with our promise to personalize each student’s education, you will find small class sizes with all science coursework and laboratories taught by full-time faculty holding a Ph.D.

As part of your chemistry major, you will complete an internship giving you hands-on, practical experience related to your career plans.  Your internship might be in a pharmacy, physician’s office, research or industrial laboratory, or working side by side with your chemistry professor as an academic intern.

A major in chemistry challenges you intellectually and stretches the imagination through the study of the invisible building blocks of matter.  Bluefield College provides you with the knowledge of concepts and techniques necessary for advanced study or employment in a number of exciting fields, including:

Program of Studies:

          General Education Requirements                                                 53 Hours
                   To include:

          Related Courses                                                                             9 Hours

          Chemistry Courses                                                                       32 Hours