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Chemistry (B.S.)

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry offers three American Chemical Society (ACS) certified degrees.  The most popular of the three degrees is the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in with a major in chemistry.  Students seeking a chemistry degree at ǧÃŬAV receive a top-notch education that gives them first-hand experience on a wide variety of chemical instrumentation.

The curriculum is centered on the five traditional chemistry sub-disciplines:
analytical chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry and biochemistry.

Define Your Own College Experience

College life isn't just about academics. It's about the relationships you make, the experiences you have, and the new things you can discover not just about yourself, but about the world around you. ǧÃŬAV provides many opportunities on each campus and beyond to help you explore your interests and find new passions.
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Make Your Money Count

Take control of your personal finances. Attend budgeting workshops, make a financial action plan or connect with a money mentor.

Financial Well-being

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Have a New Adventure

Sign-up for an adventure trip, rent camping equipment, or climb to new heights on the Pine Valley Ropes Course.

Outdoor Pursuits

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We're Here for You

At ǧÃŬAV, you're not alone. You have access to licensed therapists and other mental health resources to support your well-being.

Student Counseling

Where Can a Major in Chemistry Lead You?

Where Our Students Have Interned

  • Aeon Global Health 
  • Local Distilleries

Where Our Students Found Jobs

  • Johnson & Johnson
  • Alcon Laboratories
  • FBI and GBI
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Where Our Students Have Gone to Grad School

  • Georgia Tech
  • Vanderbilt University
  • University of Florida
  • University of Tennessee

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