Undergraduate Program
WELCOME
Welcome to the Undergraduate Program in the Chemistry Department at the University of Utah! Majoring in chemistry opens the door to many different pursuits including a myriad of positions as a chemists in private industry, government or education; pursuing professional training in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy or other health-related fields; or working in areas such as environmental science and engineering, forensics, business and law. The Department offers a wide range of degree options to suit the interests and future plans of our diverse and multi-talented students. A major whose future plans include working in the chemical industry or attending graduate school in chemistry or a closely related field may choose to pursue a more traditional Bachelors of Arts or Science (BA or BS) degree following the Professional Program or the Interdisciplinary Chemical Biology Program. Other interdisciplinary options are also available linking chemistry with Mathematics, Physics, Geology, Business, Teaching, and Materials Sciences and Engineering. Majors are encouraged to engage in cutting edge research with our world-renowned faculty. Many undergraduates travel to local, regional and national scientific meetings to present their findings and some publish their results in well-respected scientific journals. The department offers many other opportunities to connect with others in the chemical community including an active chemistry club, general and organic chemistry help rooms, and job opportunities.
Still wondering why chemistry? Click here to see more real-world applications of chemistry and details about the department.
TA OF THE MONTH AWARD
The American Chemical Society Student Chapter is sponsoring a new Organic and General Chemsitry TA of the Month Award. Students from the Organic and General Chemistry courses can nominate their TA for the award by submitting an online nomation form. A committee of ACSSC members will review the nominations and choose one Organic Chemistry TA and one General Chemistry TA of the month based on the nomination statements (not a popular vote). The winners will receive a $25 gift certificate and will be recognized on the department website, on the ACSSC bulletin board and in the respective study rooms.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM
Want to share your love of science with others? Join members of the American Chemical Society Student Affiliates Group performing fun and exciting chemistry demonstrations at local elementary and junior high schools. Look for the ACS Student Affiliates in your chemistry courses and in the halls of HEB selling lab notebooks during the first few weeks of class. Click here for more information.
