Chemical Physics
Bachelor of Science
About the Major
If you're interested in understanding the behavior of atoms, chemicals and molecules, you'll thrive in our chemical physics major! You'll receive a substantial amount of hands-on laboratory experience with modern equipment, and gain skills that are in strong demand in a variety of scientific fields.
Program Highlights
The curriculum enables our students to apply the scientific method in exploring chemical and physical phenomena. It establishes a foundation and depth of knowledge pertaining to fundamental chemical and physical principles.Sample Courses
- Advanced Physical Chemistry Laboratory
- Chemical Applications of Calculus and Physics
- Organic Chemistry
- Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis Laboratory
Career Options
Our graduates demonstrate high-demand competency in problem-solving and quantitative reasoning, and proficiency with modern instrumentation and techniques relevant to physics and chemistry.
- Illumina
- Scripps Health
- Kaiser Permanente
- Pfizer
Transferable Skills
- Analytical and problem solving skills
- Operate scientific equipment
- Conduct and share research
- Organize and maintain accurate records
- Solve problems and make detailed observations
- The ability to work well with others
- Perform mathematical analyses
- Utilize technology to model scientific phenomena
Chemistry and Biochemistry Department
College of Sciences
