The chemistry major will provide you with an understanding of the unifying themes, as well as the diversity, of natural and synthetic materials and their importance within the environment and technology. You will be prepared for positions in industry and government or for advanced study in a variety of scientific disciplines. The B.S. degree is appropriate for those who seek greater depth of foundational coursework in supporting fields, additional breadth within the major and a research capstone.

Highlights

Career opportunities

Common careers for chemists include teacher, researcher, forensic and environmental scientist. Our graduates are also well-prepared for graduate study, including teacher credential programs and master’s research.

Course listing

In order to obtain a bachelor’s degree from Fresno Pacific University, students must complete at least 120 units. Along with completing all required courses in their selected area of study, general education requirements must be met by all graduates. See the general education summary in the undergraduate academic catalog for more information.

Select programs may not provide enough units for a student to graduate and therefore an emphasis and/or elective courses must be completed alongside the major. Please see below for emphases related to this area of study.

General Education Prerequisites

Required Courses (57 Units)

Chemistry Core

Select 4 additional units of upper-division chemistry.

*Must be taken for a minimum of 3 units

Supporting Courses

Program director

Ken Cheung, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Chemistry

Faculty

Jonathan Dick, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Physical Sciences

Alan Thompson, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Biology