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Why Study
Chemistry?
Chemistry is an appropriate major
for students considering medical
school, as well as for those who
would like to pursue advanced study
and/or careers in research,
development, or production within
the chemical industry.
Chemistry
at PhilaU
The program is fully accredited by
the American Chemical Society.
Students work with faculty on
real-world projects, learning how to
complete each step of an independent
research project that leads to the
production of a scientific report
suitable for publication. These
steps include conducting literature
searches, learning research
methodologies, and developing
technical writing skills.
Recent student-faculty research
partnerships have led to joint
presentations at national
conferences in Atlanta, Toronto,
Denver, San Diego and New Orleans,
as well as publication in scholarly
journals such as the Journal of the
American Chemical Society,
Heterocycles, and the Journal of
Physical Chemistry.
The program provides students with
expertise in molecular modeling,
computations, chemistry and
interdisciplinary studies with
biology and computer science.
Students gain familiarity with
high-technology equipment such as
mass spectrometer, nuclear magnetic
resonance, atomic absorption
spectometer, gas chromatograph,
computer systems and software and
synthesizers (protein and peptide).
Summer research opportunities to
work with professors are available
beginning after freshman year. |
