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About the BS or BA in Chemistry Degree

Why Study Chemistry at Cedarville?

Cedarville offers two degrees in chemistry, both taught from a biblical worldview: a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Bachelor of Science (BS). You'll be able to choose between the two depending on your career goals:

  • The BA in chemistry will prepare you for careers in health professions, technical business professions, and other science-related vocations.
  • The BS in chemistry will prepare you for graduate study in chemistry and for careers in industry or research. You'll receive training in each of the primary areas of chemistry with the necessary support in mathematics, physics, and biology.

Whichever option you choose, you will learn to look at science as a means to understand both creation and how it reflects the traits and capabilities of its Creator. Through Cedarville's chemistry programs, you'll discover how to use your vocation, wherever God leads you, to glorify Him and make a positive impact for Christ.

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What Sets Cedarville Apart?

Program Overview

Chemistry Program Highlights

Biblical — You will learn how chemistry and Scripture intersect through courses that integrate the Bible and recognize God’s Word as the ultimate source of truth.

State-of-the-Art — You will learn in seven state-of-the-art, newly constructed chemistry laboratories and receive hands-on training on modern equipment used in the field of chemistry. Dedicated space and easy access to analytical instruments allow students to work on independent research projects.

Customizable — You can customize your chemistry degree by choosing a specialized program. Adding a customized focus allows you to go deeper in your areas of interest, which will give you an edge in graduate — or medical — school, or in your vocation. You can choose to focus on agriculture, premedical, or one of our prehealth specializations (predental, preoptometric, preosteopathic, prephysical therapy, prephysician assistant, or preveterinary).

What Can You Do With a Chemistry Degree?

Upon graduation, Cedarville students experience outstanding success in entering graduate schools and pursuing exciting careers in science, industry, and government.

You will find Cedarville graduates studying at prestigious universities such as:

  • Purdue University
  • The Ohio State University
  • University of Buffalo
  • University of Michigan
  • University of Tennessee
  • Vanderbilt University

Graduate and professional programs and employers welcome Cedarville University graduates each year. It is important to note that some professional career fields you may pursue require additional education, experience, and/or licensure beyond the completion of your Cedarville University undergraduate degree.

Placement Success

We’re proud of our successful graduates! 98.1% of recent graduates from the School of Science and Mathematics were employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation. Check out Cedarville's other placement rates.

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Opportunities to Learn Outside the Classroom

Student Organizations — Student organizations allow you to meet with like-minded fellow students and professionals.

  • Chemistry Club — An American Chemical Society student chapter that brings students with a passion for chemistry together for networking and community outreach.
  • Chi Theta Pi — A student-run organization designed for networking among Cedarville students studying to enter medical and dental school.

Program Curriculum

Building on your core liberal arts and Bible minor courses, you will take a strong chemistry core. On top of the core chemistry curriculum, you will engage in research projects with professors and take electives such as Environmental Chemistry and other special topics.

This major offers an accelerated bachelor's-to-master's pathway for students interested in completing their MBA.

Sample courses:

  • Research Methods in Chemistry
  • Thermodynamics and Kinetics

Program Format and Related Programs

Cedarville offers both graduate and undergraduate programs, with flexible completion options. You may also want to consider these related programs as you consider the degree or program that is a best fit for you.

Program Level and Format

  • Undergraduate
  • Residential
  • 4-Year
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From Our Students:

  • I am always amazed by my professors, who are incredibly knowledgeable and involved in their scientific disciplines, yet still invest in their students academically and spiritually. I am confident that I have gained a comprehensive understanding of the biological and chemical sciences and that this knowledge will set me apart in graduate school. I feel so privileged to attend a university that is uniquely committed to teaching science with both excellence and a biblical foundation.
    Lauren Setzkorn, School of Science and Mathematics
    Lauren Setzkorn
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Program Faculty

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Nate Hnatiuk, PhD

Director, Chemistry and Forensic Science Programs, Professor of Chemistry

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Geoff Holloway, PhD

Associate Professor of Chemistry

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Mark McClain, PhD

Chair, Professor of Chemistry

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Doug Miller, PhD

Professor of Chemistry

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