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.
Appalachian's Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry - Marketing and Business is ideal for students wanting to go into pharmaceutical sales. In addition to core chemistry and other science courses, this major includes business courses in accounting, marketing, sales management, microeconomics, and more. Students conduct an internship through Appalachian's Walker College of Business.
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.