Unlimited Pathways to your Career in Chemistry
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE OR ARTS
Chemistry is one of the three basic areas that form the foundation of all science, and is essential for a complete understanding of the physical world. Our chemistry program, planned in accordance with the requirements of the American Chemical Society (ACS), offers a broad selection of courses for students in chemistry and provides an excellent background for any scientific or technological career.
As a chemistry major, laboratory work and research are emphasized throughout your entire learning experience. With modern instrumentation and laboratory facilities, develop excellent laboratory and analytical skills, preparing you for employment in the chemical industry, graduate study in chemistry, or a career in a variety of professional arenas, including pharmacy, medicine, and dentistry.
Want to go the extra mile? Our Bachelor’s to Master’s Option allows you to graduate with a master’s in as little as five years.
Graduates of the Chemistry program will:
- Apply knowledge of chemical principles to the understanding of the world at a molecular level.
- Plan, design, and safely execute and interpret scientific experiments using the scientific method.
- Communicate scientific knowledge in clear notebook entries, laboratory reports and poster presentations.
- Critically evaluate scientific discovery for its scientific merit and in terms of its ethical, societal, and global implications using knowledge of chemical principles.
- Exhibit behaviors consistent with the professional and ethical standards of the discipline.
Experiential Learning: Developing a Chemistry App
When Chemistry Professor Jeremy Burkett, Ph.D., had an idea for a new app that teaches chemistry in a fun way, he went to the experts for feedback: our students. Through their involvement and input, students were able to not only apply classroom learning, but they were also able to learn what it takes to create an app, something they wouldn’t normally be exposed to through their Chemistry coursework.
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Career Connections
Internship Placements
- Athena Enzyme Systems
- CVS Pharmacy
- Johns Hopkins Hospital
- Maryland Army National Guard
- MedStar Harbor Hospital
Top Employers
- US Army
- Brain Science Institute
- Eurofins: Lancaster Laboratories Fuchs
- Giant Pharmacy
- Ross Technologies Corporation
Graduate Opportunities
- Liberty University
College of Osteopathic Medicine - Purdue University
- Stevenson University
- The Ohio State
University College of Pharmacy - University of Delaware Graduate School in Chemistry
- University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
Career Pathways
- Chemical Engineering
- Environmental Safety and Health
- Forensics
- Nuclear Medicine
- Quality Assurance/Quality Control

Meet Our Students & Alumni
Getting a Head Start
Nicole Kibler
Chemistry Major, B.S. to M.S. in Forensic Science
“From job fairs to forensic science career panels, Stevenson ensures that, regardless of grade level, you can be involved and connected early on.”
Study Chemistry at Stevenson
Courses
The courses in the preview below are required for completion of the bachelor’s degree in Chemistry. Students must complete all remaining major requirements in addition to the Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE) courses.
Course Preview
BIO 112 | Principles of General Biology | 3 credits |
BIOCH 327 | Biochemistry | 3 credits |
CHEM 115 | General Chemistry I | 3 credits |
CHEM 221 | Inorganic Chemistry | 3 credits |
CHEM 310 | Analytical Chemistry | 3 credits |
MATH 220 | Calculus I | 4 credits |
PHYS 215 | General Physics I with Calculus | 4 credits |
Academic Catalog
Explore our academic catalog for a full listing of courses, course descriptions, and suggested course sequence for Stevenson’s Chemistry program.
FYS 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 credit |
BIO 112 | Principles of General Biology | 3 credits |
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BIO 113 | General Biology I: Cell Biology and Genetics | 3 credits |
BIO 113L | General Biology I Laboratory: Cell Biology and Genetics | 1 credit |
BIOCH 327 | Biochemistry | 3 credits |
BIOCH 345L | Integrative Laboratory I | 2 credits |
CHEM 114 | General Chemistry I with Problem Solving | 3 credits |
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CHEM 115 | General Chemistry I | 3 credits |
CHEM 115L | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 credit |
CHEM 116 | General Chemistry II | 3 credits |
CHEM 116L | General Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 credit |
CHEM 210 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 credits |
CHEM 210L | Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 credit |
CHEM 211 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 credits |
CHEM 211L | Organic Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 credit |
CHEM 213 | Digital Information Literacy for Chemistry | 1 credit |
CHEM 221 | Inorganic Chemistry | 3 credits |
CHEM 310 | Analytical Chemistry | 3 credits |
CHEM 313 | Career Connections in Chemistry | 1 credit |
CHEM 346L | Integrative Laboratory II | 2 credits |
CHEM 470 | Capstone Internship | 3 credits |
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CHEM 471 | Capstone Internship | 6 credits |
CHEM 475 | Capstone Seminar | 3 credits |
MATH 220 | Calculus I | 4 credits |
MATH 221 | Calculus II | 4 credits |
PHYS 215 | General Physics I with Calculus | 4 credits |
PHYS 216 | General Physics II with Calculus | 4 credits |
SCI 215 | Writing in the Sciences | 3 credits |
Minors
Minors in Chemistry
The minor in chemistry requires successful completion of a minimum of six courses and 18 credits with a CHEM prefix. For chemistry courses with a separate lab co-requisite, both the lab and lecture for the course must be taken; however, the lab does not count as a separate course toward the minor. Please see the chair of the Department of Chemistry for more information. General guidelines regarding minors may be found in the minors section of the catalog.
Add a Professional Minor
Open yourself up to additional career paths with one of our professional minors. Each minor is designed to pair with students’ majors to give them additional career options, a competitive edge in the job market, and an opportunity to shape their Stevenson experience to meet their specific career goals.
Chemistry Department Honors Requirements
Eligible students majoring in chemistry may elect to pursue honors within the Department of Chemistry. The intention to pursue Chemistry Department Honors must be declared before the start of their last semester before graduation. To declare the intent to pursue department honors, a student must have earned a science/math GPA of 3.50 or higher and a plan to finish the honors requirements outlined below.
Students graduating with Chemistry Department honors will have this distinction noted on their official university transcript. In order to graduate with department honors, the following requirements must be met:
- Completion of one research experience.
- Completion of a second research experience or a 300-400 level CHEM or BIOCH elective that is not being used to fulfill a degree requirement in the major.
- An oral presentation of the research experience to the department.
- A science/math GPA of 3.5 or higher at graduation.
BA Option
Students also have the option of completing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry. The student must fulfill all SEE requirements, program requirements, and complete two semesters of a foreign language from the point of placement or completion of 202 level.
Bachelor’s to Master’s Option
BS/MS options are available for students majoring in Chemistry who wish to combine their bachelor’s coursework while working toward a Stevenson University Master’s Degree in one of the following:
- Community-Based Education and Leadership
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Forensic Science
- Healthcare Management
- Master of Arts in Teaching
Explore more Bachelor’s to Master’s Options
Articulation Agreement
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
The Department of Chemistry has an articulation agreement with the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. This is for a dual-degree undergraduate-professional program (3+4) leading to a bachelor’s in Chemistry from Stevenson University and a Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of MD School of Pharmacy. Under the conditions of this agreement, students attend Stevenson for three years taking courses specified by the articulation agreement. Then, if they are accepted into the pharmacy program at the University of Maryland, several of the courses in their first year at the School of Pharmacy will substitute for Stevenson courses. This will allow the students in this program to get a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Stevenson when they complete their first year at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy. Please see the chair of the Department of Chemistry for more information.
Scholarship Opportunities
Sciences Scholarship
Stevenson’s Beverly K. Fine School of the Sciences offers scholarships for incoming freshman students who plan to major in Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or Mathematics. We invite you to submit a personal statement to be considered for the Sciences Scholarships. Awards are $2,000 and can be combined with a Stevenson merit-based scholarship award from Admissions. Awards are renewable for four years.

Earn a Minor
Lead and manage a scientific team or your own professional practice.
Students majoring in Chemistry can prepare to direct projects and team with a professional minor in Applied Management, opening doors to leadership careers in the scientific industry, clinical management, or business.
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