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Chemistry Emphases


Chemistry Emphasis Options

The Chemistry degree offers multiple options for an Emphasis. That allow you to gain skills and explore interest in other disciplines. A student can declare up to two different emphases. Meet with a chemistry advisor to talk about your options and get declared!

Atmospheric and Environmental

The Atmospheric and Environmental emphasis allows students to explore the world of chemistry in relation to our atmosphere, pollution, water, soil, and the effects on different ecosystems.

A & E Chemistry Flowchart
Biology

The Biology emphasis helps students get their BS/BA in chemistry while dipping their toes into the world of biological sciences focusing more on life sciences and med school pre requisites. Students may also want to look into the Biochemistry degree as both have similar requirements.

Biological Chemistry Flowchart
Business

The Business emphasis connects the world of chemistry and the structure of business. Often helping prepare students for law school or maybe opening their own private practice.

Business Flowchart
Chemical Engineering

The Chemical Engineering emphasis is utilized by students with an interest in creating and developing their own products or compounds. Students often use this as a stepping stone to finishing the requirements to apply for the engineering department.

Chemical Engineering Flowchart
Geological Chemistry

The Geological emphasis allows students to explore the complexity of rock composition and the principles of earth science.

Geology Flowchart
Material Science & Engineering

The Material Science & Engineering emphasis helps prepare students for the mines and earth science college. It allows them to be introduced to engineering courses while seeing hwo they relate to their chemistry courses.

MSE Chemistry Flowchart
Math

The Math emphasis is used by students with a strong skill in math and plan to pursue the PHD route in chemistry.

Math Flowchart
Physics

The Physics emphasis helps students delve deeper into the physical side of chemistry by increasing their knowledge of the physical world and its limitations.

Physics Flowchart
Professional Chemistry

The Professional emphasis is used by students with plans to pursue a PHD in chemistry and gets students ready to earn their ACS Licensing.

Professional Chem. Flowchart
Chemistry Teaching

The Chemistry Teaching emphasis helps prepare students to apply for the University of Utah's M Edu program.

Teaching Flowchart