Overview
APU’s chemistry major equips students to explore the chemical foundations of our world. The degree provides a solid foundation in general, organic, inorganic, analytical, and physical chemistry; quantitative and instrumental analysis; physics; and calculus. These then provide a framework for in-depth study of advanced chemistry concepts and related fields such as thermodynamics, kinetics, quantum mechanics, biochemistry, synthesis, and more.
Chemistry students have access to state-of-the-art equipment in the new Segerstrom Science Center, including a nuclear magnetic resonance lab. With this resource and many others, students develop expert problem-solving skills and the ability to work at the interface between chemistry, biology, and physics.
Is This Major Right for You?
You’re a chemistry major if you:
- Are thorough, process oriented, and detail oriented.
- Wonder why things happen in everday life.
- Enjoy science and math.
- Like to figure out how things work.
- Wish to explore a Christian's role in the scientific community.
Learn more about this major and required courses.
Did You Know?
Chemistry is often called the "central science" because it is necessary for studying biology, astronomy, earth science, and physics.
