As a chemistry student at Transylvania, you'll become skilled at problem solving, develop a strong foundation in all areas of chemistry, and gain an excellent foundation for graduate studies or a scientific career. You'll have the opportunity to participate in the American Chemical Society's student affiliate group and attend national meetings to report on research and learn what chemists are doing around the world.
A degree in chemistry provides a foundation for a career in biochemistry, chemical engineering, environmental science, medicine, and other health care areas. Many chemists work in the private sector, particularly in industry, where they develop and improve products and processes.
Government agencies also employ chemists in medical, agricultural, and other research.
Transylvania students can train on a variety of instruments, including a high-field nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometer, mass spectrometer, gas chromatograph, ultraviolet and Fourier-transformed infrared (FTIR) spectrophotometers, high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), atomic absorption (AA) spectrometer, and Raman spectrometer. At larger universities, undergraduate students may not have access to this variety of equipment.
As the student branch of the largest professional society in the world, this organization promotes student research in the chemical sciences—both on and off campus, encourages outreach in the community at schools and science fairs, and provides social and career networking opportunities. Student members typically work with a Transylvania faculty member on research projects, which commonly are presented at the American Chemical Society national and regional meetings. The national society partially finances outreach efforts and student travel to national conferences.
Transylvania University admits students regardless of age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other classification protected by federal or state law or local ordinance.
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