Chemistry - Individually Designed

Chemistry is the study of matter, so understanding chemistry means understanding the world around you – from how cooking works to how detergent gets clothes clean. Chemists study substances at the atomic and molecular levels to develop new and improved products, test the quality of manufactured goods and develop new theories.

The Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry - Individually Designed degree lets students create their own specialty by combining chemistry with other disciplines, either within the sciences or the humanities.  The individually designed curriculum is developed in consultation with the chair of the Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences.

Like other degrees in Appalachian's Department of Chemistry and Fermentation Sciences, this one combines an innovative and intellectually challenging curriculum with scholarship and service/engagement opportunities that employ state-of-the-art technologies.  Chemistry majors graduate with strong problem-solving skills that are transferrable to a number of professions.

Examples: A student with interests in chemistry and archeology could design a curriculum that leads to greater knowledge about the analysis of bones. A student planning to attend medical school might explore ethics through a series of philosophy courses. Or, a student planning to attend pharmacy school might find value in taking nutrition classes.

The American Chemical Society details career options in industry, academia, government, non-profit and entrepreneurship. Learn more

Career options with any chemistry degree can include the following, with some requiring more than a bachelor's degree:

• Analytical Chemist
• Biochemist
• Brewer Lab Assistant
• Laboratory Technician
• Chemical Oceanographer
• Clinical Chemist
• Color Development Chemist
• Development Chemist
• Environmental Health Specialist
• Fire Protection Engineer
• Food and Drug Inspector
• Food Scientist Technician
• Forensic Chemist
• Hydrologist
• Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
• Pharmacologist
• Sanitation Inspector
• Toxicologist

• Complete an application (apply using the Common Application)
• Provide your official high school transcript(s)
• Provide your official or unofficial college transcript(s) for any completed college coursework*
• Submit $65 application fee (or approved fee waiver)
• Submit official or self-reported SAT (school code: 5010) or ACT (school code: 3062) scores (or apply with a test waiver)
• Complete your FAFSA (application opens Oct. 1; school code: 002906)