Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Claflin University
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Campus location
South Carolina, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
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Full time
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Introduction
The program provides a complete introduction to all four core sub-fields of chemistry (Organic, Inorganic, Analytical, and Physical), along with significant laboratory experiments, research, and summer internship.
The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry is certified by the American Chemical Society. The degree assures that students are properly trained and prepared for the rewarding careers that chemistry has to offer.
Student Opportunities and Experience
Students majoring in chemistry will be involved in research both during the academic year as well as during the summer months. Those who show initiative and laboratory ability are encouraged to speak with one of the chemistry faculty members who agree to act as the student’s research advisor. Generally, it is recommended that the student become familiar with the research interests of the department faculty as early as possible. This may be done by reading papers written by the faculty, reviewing faculty profiles, or simply speaking with the individual faculty member.
At Claflin, students can take advantage of the funding relationships we have developed with the Experimental Programs to Stimulate Cooperative Research (EPSCoR), NSF-HBCU-UP, and NASA’s Undergraduate Student Instrument Project through SC Space Grant Consortium. These bring ample opportunities for paid summer research internships as well as academic-year paid research assistantships to our students.
All of Claflin’s chemistry faculty members have active research programs that engage students each summer as well during the academic year to participate in their work. Students develop proficiency with modern instrumentation and become accustomed to molecular modeling and research. Chemistry students are also encouraged to take advantage of Claflin’s study abroad opportunities. Students are also encouraged to be actively involved in the American Chemical Society’s student chapter at Claflin University and enhance their leadership skills. Students majoring in chemistry have the opportunity to attend and present their research at several national and regional meetings, such as the A.C.S. national meeting (convened two times a year), SouthEastern Regional Meeting of the American Chemical Society (SERMACS), and Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS).