Messiah College

What you'll study

Core classroom and laboratory topics include general, organic, inorganic and physical chemistry plus chemical analysis. The ACS-certified B.S. is the most rigorous option and requires undergraduate research; the non-certified B.S. omits a required research component; the B.A. contains fewer major credits and more electives for students seeking flexibility toward careers like business, medicine or secondary teaching.

• Coursework across major sub-disciplines: general, organic, inorganic, physical chemistry, and chemical analysis.
• Undergraduate research areas reported in the department: green chemistry; protein engineering and design; nanoparticle synthesis; single-atom catalysis; natural products chemistry; materials synthesis; phytoremediation.
• Opportunities to work as lab assistants, tutors or supplementary instructors; present at the School of Science, Engineering and Health Spring Research Symposium.
• Student organizations and affiliations: Medical Awareness Society (pre-med), Sigma Zeta (science & mathematics honors), and the student affiliate group of the American Chemical Society.

Entry requirements

The source page does not list specific admissions criteria for the chemistry major. Prospective applicants should consult Messiah University admissions for standard undergraduate entry requirements and any program-specific guidance.

Career prospects

Graduates move into graduate and professional schools or enter industry, healthcare and education. Typical roles cited include physician, chemical analyst, allied health professional, research scientist, lab technician, teacher, pharmacist and forensic scientist. Employers and graduate programs named by the department range from pharmaceutical and environmental firms to national research institutes and medical centers.

Scholarships & funding angle

Messiah reports that 100% of first-year students receive financial aid; chemistry students also access internships, summer research programs (including on- and off-campus REU placements) and career support through the university’s Career and Professional Development Center.