Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Lacey, USA
BA
DURATION
4 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jan 2026
TUITION FEES
USD 24,132 / per semester
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Ready to build a strong science foundation on which to launch a career in healthcare, forensics, or research? Chemistry may be the right major for you.
Saint Martin's University offers both Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in chemistry. In addition to developing a strong foundation of chemistry knowledge, chemistry majors can expect one-on-one mentoring from faculty in advising, coursework, and on independent research projects.
- Design and conduct independent research projects
- Receive mentoring and career planning guidance, including networking opportunities and chemistry-related career events
- Travel to regional and national scientific meetings to present individual research, learn about cutting-edge research and career opportunities, network, and engage with the greater chemistry community
- Gain leadership experience by participating in the Chemistry Club
Minor Program Option
Physics
Physics seeks to explain the workings of the physical world, encompassing a vast scale from elementary particles to the cosmos. Physics interacts with fields such as chemistry, biology, astronomy, and engineering to provide a background for study in these areas.
Popular Chemistry Courses
- Biochemistry
- Inorganic chemistry
- Molecular structure analysis
- Organic chemistry
- Physical chemistry
- Competency in four of the five sub-categories of chemistry (analytical, organic, biochemistry, inorganic, and physical).
- Safely and effectively work in a chemistry laboratory environment, including following procedures, designing experiments, and interpreting results.
- Utilize computer technology to collect and analyze data, simulate chemical systems, search literature, and prepare and give presentations.
- Use critical thinking skills to evaluate the behavior of known systems and predict the behavior of new ones.
- Engage with society by delivering chemical knowledge to the general public in an accessible way, and preparing for a career in industry or academia.
- Effective communication of chemistry in oral and written forms, including a written thesis on individual research and an oral defense of that thesis.
- Product development
- Agriculture
- Environmental testing
- Regulation
- Healthcare/pharmaceuticals
- Forensics