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What can I do with a major in Chemistry?

Chemistry: Programs of specialization in chemistry provide opportunities and guided experiences through which the student may be introduced to the basic knowledge and skills essential to pursue careers in industrial and governmental research, medical technology, teaching in secondary schools, and professional careers.

Biochemistry: Biochemistry is specially designed as an interdisciplinary program for students with a strong interest in biology and chemistry. The program will prepare a biochemistry major to enter graduate school in chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology or physiology; give adequate preparation for entering a professional school of medicine, dentistry, or optometry; and prepare the student for industry in chemical or pharmaceutical areas.

Strategies

• Enhance computer skills
• Obtain internship in field
• Work or volunteer in lab
• Work as a research assistant for chemist or chemistry professor
• Attend lectures or science fairs
• Strengthen reading, writing, and communication skills

**Career Titles**
Agricultural Scientist Agronomist Anesthesiologist Assayer Biochemist Brewer Lab Assistant Cepalometric Analyst Ceramic Engineer Chemical Engineer Chemical Oceanographer Chemist Chemistry Technologist Clarifying Plant Operator College Professor Color Chemist Consumer Protection Crime Lab Analyst Cytotechnologist Dentist Dietician Educator Environmental Health Fire Protection Engineer Food and Drug Analyst Food Scientist Forensic Chemist Genetic Counselor Geneticist Geologist High School Teacher Hospital Administrator Hydrologist Industrial Health Engineer Industrial Hygienist	Internist Laboratory Assistant Metallurgist Molecular Biologist Nuclear Scientist Nutritionist Occupational Safety Patent Examiner Perfumer Pharmaceutical Rep Pharmacist Pharmacologist Physician Physicist Planner Plastics Engineer Product Tester Quality Assurance Mgr Risk Manager Sanitarian Science Lab Tech Soil Scientist System Analyst Technical Writer Technician Tissue Technologist Toxicologist Underwater Technician Vector Control Assistant Veterinarian Wastewater Chemist Water Purification Wood Scientist Yeast Culture Developer

Professional Organizations

American Chemical Society
Educational Division, Career Publications
1155 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036

American Institute of Chemical Engineers
345 East 47th Street
New York, NY 10017

Contact Information

Megan Adukaitis
Director of Career Development

Career Development Office:
Bernardine Hall, Suite 1104
Phone: 610-796-8225
Fax: 610-790-1968

Hours:  
Monday - Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Evening hours by appointment.

Email: career.services@alvernia.edu

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