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化学专业

Earn a bachelor's degree in chemistry

A chemistry degree from Southwest Baptist University will give you a solid foundation for a wide variety of science careers in fields such as in general chemistry, biochemistry or forensic science, or in health-related careers such as in pharmacy, medicine or in becoming a physician's assistant.

As a chemistry major at SBU, you will earn a chemistry degree under the direction of expert faculty and by engaging in intriguing and stimulating classroom and laboratory 经历. You will receive one-on-one advising to help you pursue your personal and professional goals.

The chemistry degree is offered through SBU's College of Arts and Sciences

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度计划

Professor and students in chemistry class

SBU优势

  • Work alongside expert faculty to do research while still an undergraduate student through SBU's 本科 Research Experience (SURE) program.
  • One-on-one academic advisement by a faculty member will set you up for success as they guide you through making an academic plan that will help you achieve your goals.
  • Small lecture and lab class sizes allow for more hands-on learning opportunities and closer interactions with faculty and other students.

信仰的集成

SBU is home to the Darrell R. Strait Center for the Integration of Science and Christian 信仰, which is intentionally focused on equipping students to study the history and philosophy of science, Biblical hermeneutics, and the integration of science and faith. Faculty encourage discussion of ethical 问题 that arise in the world of science and challenge students to use their Christian faith as the basis for approaching all 问题. SBU believes strongly that science and Christian faith can be integrated and 相互支持.

As a chemistry major, you will take a course from the Strait Center — 化学 Through 信仰之眼. You will have the option to add a second major in Integration of Science and Christian 信仰 by taking the other Strait Center courses 包括: Methods of Biblical Interpretation, Philosophical Foundations for a Christian Worldview, and History and Philosophy of Science and Technology.

Careers in 化学

化学 graduates have pursued a variety of careers working at places such as:

  • Eutical
  • Mallinckrodt
  • Sigma-Aldrich
  • U.S. 空军
  • 布鲁尔科学

研究生院

Most SBU students with a chemistry degree continue their education in various disciplines such as biochemistry, chemistry, forensic science, medicine or statistics at institutions 包括:

  • Iowa State University
  • 普渡大学
  • St. 路易斯大学
  • University of Central Florida
  • University of Tennessee
  • Vanderbilt University
  • Wake Forest University

瑟瑞娜贝尔德
"The academics at SBU established the background in chemistry I need to be a successful 法医科学家. More than that, at SBU you receive an individualized education. Professors are readily available and students aren't just a number."
11岁的塞雷娜·贝尔德
Group Lead Forensic Scientist at Quest Diagnostics

Pre-健康社会

Pre-健康社会 is an open club for students who are interested in pursuing a career in a health-related field. 俱乐部 meets once a month for group meetings, planning service events and hearing from guest speakers from various health fields. 俱乐部 is a mix of under and upperclassmen, giving younger students the chance to meet peers and mentors who can encourage them in their chosen fields and through the challenges of pursuing a health-related career.

奖学金

SBU chemistry students have the opportunity to apply for several privately funded scholarships 包括:

  • Bill Little 化学 Scholarship
  • Friends of the College of Science and Mathematics Scholarship
  • James Lightfoot Scholarship
  • Marie Colvin Scholarship
  • Smith-Glynn-Callaway Medical Foundation Scholarship