Marietta College

What you'll study

Coursework emphasizes the application of biochemical knowledge to practical problems in areas such as medicine, agriculture, and industry. Students take biology and chemistry sequences and engage in lab-based courses; the program includes a required Chemical Professional course and culminates in a Senior Capstone project or presentation. The department has structured the major to provide both theoretical grounding in chemical processes of living organisms and applied experience solving real-world problems.

Entry requirements

Students enroll through Marietta College and complete the institution's liberal-arts requirements in addition to the major curriculum. The department recognizes AP Chemistry: a score of 3 grants credit for CHEM 101; a score of 5 gives credit for CHEM 100 and CHEM 131/133. Majors are not required to complete an internship for graduation, but they must complete the Capstone and the Chemical Professional course.

Career prospects

Graduates are prepared for immediate employment in science-related roles or for graduate and professional study. The major is explicitly designed to support pathways into health professions, and the broader applied focus also targets careers in agriculture and industry. Students who pursue additional coursework for teacher certification can aim for secondary chemistry teaching, while pairing the major with communication or writing prepares students for science communication roles.

Scholarships & funding angle

Tuition, scholarships and financial-aid options are administered by Marietta College; prospective students should consult the college's tuition and financial-aid office for specific awards and application deadlines. The department provides degree audit forms and information to help plan funded or supported experiential components such as the Capstone.