The Citadel

What you'll study

Students will demonstrate knowledge across the major areas of chemistry and apply that knowledge to medically relevant problems. Key learning outcomes include:

• Demonstrating knowledge in general theories of chemistry in four of the five major areas: analytical, inorganic, organic, physical, and biochemistry.
• Applying quantitative skills to solve complex chemical problems.
• Writing clearly on chemical topics with discipline-appropriate grammar and style.
• Speaking effectively about chemical topics in formats appropriate to the discipline.
• Applying chemical analysis, biochemistry, and cell biology knowledge to address medically relevant questions.

Entry requirements

The source document does not list specific admissions requirements. Prospective students should consult the institution’s admissions pages for criteria such as prior coursework, GPA, or application procedures.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for work in hospital laboratories, research labs, manufacturing facilities, pharmaceutical research, commercial reference labs, and academic labs. Other potential employers include government regulatory agencies (for example, OSHA, CDC, and FDA). The program materials highlight clinical chemist roles and provide a context of employment opportunities in diagnostic and disease-focused research (for example, foundations studying diseases such as cystic fibrosis).

Scholarships & funding angle

The source text does not specify scholarships or funding for this program. Students should explore institutional scholarships, departmental awards, external fellowships, and need- or merit-based funding options available through the college and external professional organizations in chemistry and clinical laboratory science.