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Chemistry Introduction

In this degree, students will learn about chemistry and how it can be applied in the real world. Students will be instructed to interpret results from scientific software, perform experiments, write professional reports, and more.

This program provides an exciting, multidisciplinary curriculum that provides students excellent preparation for employment in industry or continuing education in graduate school. The program also allows for several credits of elective courses that students can use to meet their specific academic goals.

In this program, you will:

Learn how substances react, combine, and change

Learn how to measure, analyze, and predict chemical behavior

Gain hands-on experience using professional lab equipment

This prepares you for careers in industry, healthcare, education, or research, or for further study in fields like medicine, pharmacy, engineering, or environmental science.

Highlighted Courses

If you are interested in Chemistry, start with one of the following major-specific courses:

Organic Chemistry I

April 07, 2026 12:50 PM

CHEM 351

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Organic Chemistry II

April 07, 2026 12:51 PM

CHEM 352

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Technical Writing in Chemical Literature

April 07, 2026 01:02 PM

CHEM 391

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Instrumental Analysis

April 08, 2026 09:35 AM

CHEM 420

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Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy

April 08, 2026 09:34 AM

CHEM 461

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Statistical Mechanics, Chemical Thermodynamics, and Kinetics

April 08, 2026 09:34 AM

CHEM 462

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Inorganic Chemistry

April 08, 2026 09:36 AM

CHEM 470

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Biochemistry I

April 07, 2026 12:44 PM

CHEM 481

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Salary Outlook for BYUI Graduates

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1 year

$43,722

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5 years

$80,325

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10 years

$107,201

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Career Possibilities for Chemistry

Graduates with a degree in Chemistry have a wide array of rewarding careers before them. Check out some of the top careers students get with this degree or explore more career options in I-Plan.

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Dive Deeper Into Chemistry

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AI in Academics

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AI in Chemistry

Our curriculum focuses on leveraging artificial intelligence to master chemical literature and design innovative laboratory protocols. You will learn to use these cutting-edge tools to accelerate your research productivity and become a more independent, tech-savvy scientific problem solver.

Advance Knowledge, Enhancing Learning, and Developing Workforce Readiness

AI in Academics means learning to advance knowledge, enhancing learning, and developing workforce readiness through tools that support (not replace) your effort and integrity.

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