Careers in Chemistry and Physics
There are a multitude of possibilities available with a degree in chemistry or physics. Those who are interested in probing the boundaries of our knowledge can do research in a diverse selection of pure and applied disciplines including:
- Analytical Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry
- Polymer Chemistry
- Agriculture and Food
- Forensics
- Astrochemistry
- Nanochemistry
- Biotechnology
- Chemical Engineering
Your knowledge does not limit you to research. A degree in chemistry can also serve you in many occupations including:
- Chemical Health and Safety
- Toxicology
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Control
- Writing Science Policy for the Government
- Patent Assessment
Our students have been successful gaining admission to competitive graduate programs including those from:
- Emory University
- Georgia Tech (Georgia Institute of Technology)
- Mississippi State University
- North Carolina State University
- Penn State University
- Purdue University
- Texas A&M
- University of Alabama
- University of Alabama–Birmingham
- University of Arizona
- University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill
- University of Southern Mississippi
Not all students desire to attend graduate school. Many of our students graduate with a degree in chemistry and seek gainful employment. Companies that have employed our graduates include:
- UCM Magnesia Ltd
- Applied Chemical Technology
- Par Pharmaceutical
- eurofins Lancaster Laboratories
- PharmAssist Inc.
- Tennessee Valley Authority
- Tarkett
- NeXolve
- Daikin
- PerkinElmer
- IFDC
- HudsonAlpha