Chemistry (BS), 4-Year

Overview

Whether your goal is to enter the workforce as a chemist or pursue graduate studies to become a university professor, researcher or high school teacher, chemistry is an increasingly desirable background for a wide variety of careers.

As a chemistry major at D’Youville, you’ll study foundational chemistry including inorganic, analytical, physical, organic, and biochemistry. You’ll add to your knowledge base with electives taught by professors with a passion for teaching and conducting research. If you’re interested in expanding your expertise and experience by conducting research, you can work alongside D’Youville professors under their direct mentorship.

Our faculty’s guidance and experience, in combination with your passion can lead you to virtually unlimited career opportunities. A BS in chemistry from D’Youville combines practical hands-on experience with a high-quality education grounded in the liberal arts, a combination many employers look for when hiring new graduates

Admission Requirements

At D'Youville, we are committed to selecting students who are academically well-rounded and committed to meeting the challenges of a high-quality education. If you have been successful in a traditional college preparatory program in high school, you should be well-prepared for the academic challenges at D'Youville. While we don't require you to submit ACT or SAT test scores, if you have taken or intend to take a standardized test we encourage you to submit your scores if you'd like them to be evaluated as part of your application.

First Time in College Freshman Requirements:

• Submitted application for admission
• Applications are free of charge and can be found on our Apply: Freshmen webpage.
• Official high school transcripts
• An overall weighted GPA of 85 with successful completion of high school graduation requirements and three years of math, history, english, and science.

Not Required (utilized in a holistic review for admission if provided):

• Standardized SAT/ACT test scores
• Admissions essay
• Letters of recommendation

Transfer Admission Required Review Criteria:

• Submitted application for admission
• Applications are free of charge and can be found on our apply webpage.
• Official transcripts from ALL previously attended colleges/universities
• Cumulative GPA of 2.5

 Not Required (utilized in a holistic review for admission if provided):

• Coursework relevant to major of interest
• Admissions essay
• Letters of recommendation

Curriculum

Find detailed course information for the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry program, tools to plan your education, and complete academic policies and procedures in the D'Youville academic catalog.

Careers

With a Chemistry BS from D’Youville, you’ll go far. Your core understanding of how the world is made, and how it works, prepares you for the job market or for further study. Chemistry graduates may opt for graduate study in fields like engineering, medical, law or pharmaceutical sciences to name just a few, in addition to straight chemistry.

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Learn more about getting a job in chemistry on the American Chemistry Society's website. 

Internships

Starting in your sophomore year, chemistry majors have the opportunity to conduct research under the supervision of D'Youville faculty. Subsequently opportunities exist for research internships alongside scientists at collaborating institutions near the D'Youville campus, including the Hauptman Woodward Research Institute. Few undergraduate chemistry programs offer these types of exceptional research opportunities.

Research opportunities with our science faculty will give you an excellent introduction to the world of research, allowing you the opportunity to collect and interpret data. Many students receive National Science Foundation (NSF) stipends, and also present their projects at international conferences.

As a student you will have opportunities to conduct research alongside faculty in the department:

• Frank Chi, PhD
• Margaret Goodman, PhD
• Kacie Liwosz, PhD
• Christopher Patridge, PhD
• David Schuster, PhD
• Gregory Soja, PhD
• David Stewart, PhD
• Dominic Ventura, PhD
• Jason Wallace, PhD

Alumni Successes

Chemistry majors can find employment in a variety of careers and industries. Many of our graduates continue their academic studies after they earn their bachelor's degree in chemistry. Some even conduct research as PhD candidates in doctoral programs around the country. 

Our graduates can be found all over the world, including:

• Derek Schall '15 has a Chemistry degree and is now working on a PhD at the University of Vermont. 
• Robert Kubiak '15 has degrees in Biology and Chemistry and is now working on a PhD at Emory University.
• Daniel Snyder II '15 has a Chemistry degree and is now working on a PhD at the University of Utah.
• Sean Carney '09 is pursuing a PhD in Chemistry at Kent State.
• Zack Wintrob '09 is pursuing a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences at University at Buffalo.
• Kiante Hyman '08 was accepted into the doctoral program in Chemistry at the University at Buffalo.
• Kwadwo Bediako '07 was accepted into Pharmacy school and admitted into the Master's program in Biochemistry at Johns Hopkins University.
• Lamin Trawally '07 was accepted into the doctoral program in Biochemistry at the University at Buffalo.
• Michael Gannon '04 achieved candidacy for a PhD in Organic Chemistry at SUNY Buffalo in 2007.
• Matt Strom '02 currently at the Naval Research Lab.