Credits
120
School of Arts and Sciences
Department of Physical Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
CUW’s chemistry program includes coursework in general, organic, analytical, inorganic, and physical chemistry, biochemistry, mathematics and physics.
Find your element
Chemistry is at the center of discovery. From developing life-saving medicines and renewable energy solutions to improving food, materials, and technology, chemistry helps answer some of the world's most important questions. Discover your place in chemistry through hands-on research, modern laboratories, and personalized faculty mentorship.
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At Concordia University Wisconsin, you'll do more than learn chemistry, you'll become a scientist. You'll build a rigorous foundation in the chemical sciences through hands-on laboratory experiences, undergraduate research, and close faculty mentorship. Whether your goal is to work in industry, attend medical or pharmacy school, pursue graduate research, or lead scientific innovation, you'll graduate prepared to make an impact with both scientific excellence and Christian integrity.
The aim of Concordia's program is to prepare you for a career in the chemical industry or to pursue graduate studies to earn a PhD, an MD, or a PharmD. Expect to be challenged on a regular basis. Our professors have designed a rigorous curriculum to help you advance as a scientist and develop analytic reasoning.
What to Expect
Small class sizes allow professors to know you personally and mentor your academic and professional growth. You'll spend significant time in the laboratory developing technical skills while participating in original research that prepares you for graduate study and scientific careers. As a Chemistry major, you will:
- Build a strong foundation across every major area of chemistry
- Gain extensive laboratory experience beginning early in the program
- Conduct undergraduate research with faculty mentors
- Present research at campus and professional conferences
- Learn to use modern scientific instrumentation
- Study science through a Christ-centered worldview that values ethical leadership and faithful service
What you'll study
Throughout the program, students strengthen their critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, laboratory techniques, and scientific communication skills. The Chemistry curriculum combines rigorous scientific coursework with extensive laboratory experience to prepare students for today's scientific workforce and tomorrow's discoveries. Coursework includes:
- General Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Instrumental Analysis
- Calculus
- Physics
- Research
- Senior Seminar
Discover where chemistry can take you
Whether you aspire to discover new medicines, improve manufacturing processes, solve environmental challenges, care for patients, or continue into graduate study, Concordia's Chemistry program will prepare you with the knowledge, skills, and ethical foundation to lead with confidence and serve others through science.
Modern laboratories
Gain hands-on experience through extensive lab work using advanced instrumentation. Learn more about CUW's instrumentation.
Undergraduate research
Engage in faculty-led research with opportunities to present your work. Learn more about undergraduate research.
MBA Fast Track
Students interested in combining scientific expertise with business leadership can pursue Concordia's MBA Fast Track pathway. Qualified Chemistry majors may begin graduate coursework in Batterman School of Business during their undergraduate studies, accelerating completion of an MBA while preparing for leadership careers in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, laboratory management, manufacturing, and scientific consulting.
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