Utah Valley University

What you'll study

Students study core chemical principles alongside supporting coursework in mathematics and physics that enable quantitative and experimental work. Typical areas of study include:

• General chemistry fundamentals and laboratory skills.
• Organic chemistry structure, reactivity and synthesis with associated lab techniques.
• Analytical and instrumental methods for qualitative and quantitative measurement.
• Physical chemistry concepts such as thermodynamics and kinetics that explain chemical behaviour.
• Inorganic chemistry including properties of elements, bonding and coordination compounds.
• Laboratory practicum emphasizing safe technique, data analysis and experimental design.

Entry requirements

Admission typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent with solid preparation in chemistry, mathematics (including algebra and precalculus or calculus) and often physics. Transfer students should expect to present transcripts showing prior college coursework in foundational science and math; some programmes require placement assessments or preparatory courses before enrolling in upper‑division chemistry classes.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for roles in research and quality control laboratories, chemical and pharmaceutical industries, environmental testing, materials and manufacturing, and regulatory or technical support positions. The degree also serves as a stepping stone to graduate studies (MS/PhD), professional programmes (medicine, dentistry, pharmacy) and teaching careers when combined with appropriate certification or postgraduate training.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Many chemistry students offset costs through university scholarships, department awards, research assistantships, and work in campus laboratories. Prospective applicants should check institutional scholarship listings, inquire with the chemistry department about discipline-specific awards and paid research opportunities, and explore external scholarships from professional societies and local industry partners.