B.A. B.S. Chemistry

Program Highlights

WHY STUDY CHEMISTRY AT CONCORDIA? 

The chemistry program at Concordia University, Nebraska integrates science and faith together, rather than seeing them as opposing ideas. Chemistry courses and labs are taught by faculty with the highest degree available in the field of chemistry who are committed to the academic, personal and spiritual well-being of Concordia’s students. 

MEET OUR EXPERT FACULTY 

As experts in chemistry, our faculty and instructors bring years of experience to the classroom. 

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Accreditation

Concordia University, Nebraska is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. 

Degree Goals

A chemistry program graduate from Concordia University, Nebraska will be able to:  

• Master organic and inorganic chemistry principles, biochemistry, physical chemistry and quantum mechanics. 
• Understand and critically interpret chemistry literature and effectively communicate scientific information and research results. 
• Use various experimental techniques in a lab environment, including modern chemistry instruments, lab notebooks and safety procedures. 
• Succeed in advanced chemistry degree programs, for careers in the chemistry industry or to teach in secondary and post-secondary schools. 

Natural Sciences Minors

• Agricultural Science  
• Biology  
• Chemistry  
• Environmental Studies  
• Physics 

Career Outcomes

Nanotechnologist 

• Use chemistry to design and conduct experiments by manipulating nanoscale matter  
• Develop practical applications, such as tests for pollutants in the air or water, new ways of storing DNA or biological fragments for testing and manipulation or packaging to help keep food fresh and disease-free for longer periods of time 

Pharmacologist 

• Develop drugs and research their effectiveness and safety 
• Use cells or animal tissue to predict the effect of drugs on humans 

Analytical Chemist 

• Investigate the chemical nature of substances to identify and understand how the substance behaves in different conditions.  
• Be involved in product development, quality control or analysis of chemicals, in fields such as cosmetics, agriculture or public health 

FAQs

What types of classes do chemistry majors take?

As a chemistry major at Concordia Nebraska, you’ll take classes such as 

• General chemistry,  
• Physics, 
• Calculus,  
• Organic chemistry,  
• Inorganic chemistry,  
• Biochemistry and  
• quantitative analytical chemistry. 

What’s the difference between the Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry and Bachelor of Science in Chemistry degrees?

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry at Concordia University, Nebraska is designed to be a flexible path for those who want more options after graduation, including teaching or attending a professional school, such as medical school, law school or pharmacy school. It is less chemistry-focused than the Bachelor of Science degree, and is particularly suited for individuals who wish to have a second major, such as biology.

For those who which to pursue graduate work or a career in the chemical, physical or biochemical sciences, the Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry might be the right choice. It is a more rigorous and in-depth chemistry program and offers a more specialized education in the chemistry major, with less classes outside the sciences.

Is chemistry a good major to choose if I want to go to medical school?

It’s no surprise that many people who apply to medical school choose to major in biology, which is the basis for physiology and other medical principles. However, that doesn’t mean that if you’re interested in studying medicine, you should only choose biology as a major. Many people who enter medical school major in engineering, physics, chemistry or other disciplines.

To be successful in medical school, you’ll need a solid foundation in biology, but you’ll also need to know principles of organic chemistry, biochemistry, physics, psychology and basic analysis and reasoning skills, all of which you will receive with a degree in chemistry from Concordia University, Nebraska.​​​

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