Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

West Virginia University

Your path to a variety of STEM careers starts in our flexible and career-focused Chemistry program, where you’ll build a strong foundation in the sciences while tailoring your education to fit your interests and career goals through hands-on research, personalized advising, and a flexible curriculum designed to help you thrive in today’s dynamic STEM landscape. After 1-2 years of foundational coursework, you’ll choose a focus area in Chemistry and Health, Chemistry and the Environment, or Certified Chemist, preparing you to be a competitive applicant for graduate programs in chemistry and related STEM disciplines, health-professional schools (medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant), professional schools (law, education, technical writing, business), and industry roles in pharmacy, environmental testing, forensics, materials engineering, energy, and more.