Chemistry, B.S.

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Chemistry, B.S.

Chemistry is central to many scientific fields of study and chemists are involved in solving in the world's greatest challenges such as climate change, disease, and clean energy.

At MTSU you'll build a strong background in the traditional areas of chemistry—analytical, biochemistry, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry along with mentored research and internship courses, and plenty of electives to choose from, such as computational, environmental, medicinal, and polymer chemistry. A degree in Chemistry prepares students to think critically and creatively as effective problem solvers. Graduates can continue on to graduate or professional school or find immediate employment in a wide variety of high-demand fields, including health professions (e.g.medical, dental, pharmacy); environmental, polymer, or pharmaceutical industry; or teaching.

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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — In the November episode of “Out of the Blue,” the television magazine program from Middle Tennessee State University, viewers will learn about a National Science Foundation grant to help improve the teaching of STEM fields and get to know the new director of the Fermentation Science program as well as the new dean [ Read More ]

Girls navigate a lunar rover on the sidewalk near the Middle Tennessee State University Science Building on the MTSU campus in Murfreesboro, Tenn., in September 2023, as Lily Hardin of Nashville, Tenn., an MTSU graduate and former graduated student with the Engineering Technology Experimental Vehicles Program, assists. More than 100 middle school and high school girls will be attending this year’s Tennessee Girls in STEM event Saturday, Oct. 19. (MTSU file photo by James Cessna)

Registration deadline nears for girls’ math-science conference at MTSU

Registration ends soon for the 28th annual Tennessee Girls in STEM Conference at Middle Tennessee State University, which will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19.[ Read More ]

News Briefs

November ‘Out of the Blue’ features STEM teaching grant, new Fermentation Science director, new Behavioral and Health Sciences dean [WATCH]

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. — In the November episode of “Out of the Blue,” the television magazine program from Middle Tennessee State University, viewers will learn about a National Science Foundation grant to help improve the teaching of STEM fields and get to know the new director of the Fermentation Science program as well as the new dean [ Read More ]

Girls navigate a lunar rover on the sidewalk near the Middle Tennessee State University Science Building on the MTSU campus in Murfreesboro, Tenn., in September 2023, as Lily Hardin of Nashville, Tenn., an MTSU graduate and former graduated student with the Engineering Technology Experimental Vehicles Program, assists. More than 100 middle school and high school girls will be attending this year’s Tennessee Girls in STEM event Saturday, Oct. 19. (MTSU file photo by James Cessna)

Registration deadline nears for girls’ math-science conference at MTSU

Registration ends soon for the 28th annual Tennessee Girls in STEM Conference at Middle Tennessee State University, which will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19.[ Read More ]

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Chemistry, B.S.


To study chemistry is to prepare for any number of careers, many of which do not necessarily involve lab coats and flasks. Examples include

  • Agricultural scientist
  • College professor
  • Crime lab analyst
  • Environmental health specialist
  • Food scientist technician
  • Forensic chemist
  • Hydrologist
  • Industrial hygienist
  • Pharmaceutical sales representative
  • Product tester
  • Quality assurance manager
  • Science lab technician
  • Toxicologist
  • Water purification chemist

Employers of MTSU alumni include

  • Aegis Sciences
  • Baxter BioScience
  • Belcher Pharmaceuticals
  • Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
  • Federal Bureau of Investigation
  • Liquidia Technologies
  • Merck Pharmaceutical
  • Pfizer
  • Specialized Assays
  • St. Jude Children's Hospital
  • TBI Crime Laboratory
  • University Hospitals
  • Vanderbilt University
MTSU Career Development Center

MTSU’s Career Development Center

MTSU offers a comprehensive Career Development Center that serves students throughout the full student experience and beyond. They collaborate with faculty and staff to equip students with the tools to be marketable to the world of work and continuing education.  

Students can schedule an appointment or check online resources and job boards at mtsu.edu/career

Students can find current internship opportunities by talking to faculty and visiting the University job and internship board called Handshake

Wondering what you can do with your major? Check out our What Can I Do with A Major In guides. 

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A study of the composition and properties of matter, chemistry exists at the crossroads of geology, physics, and biology. That makes a chemistry degree a natural choice for any student who possesses a general love of science—pretty much wherever you look, there's chemistry to be done! Study at MTSU includes traditional areas—analytical, biochemistry, organic, inorganic, and physical—as well as computational, polymer, medicinal, and environmental chemistry.

Professional Licensure Disclosure

MTSU discloses that the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry, Teacher Licensure is a teacher licensure preparation program accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and approved by the Tennessee Department of Education. Admission to an undergraduate teacher licensure preparation program does not guarantee that students will obtain a teacher license. Successful completion of the meets the educational requirements to apply for a practitioner teacher licensure in Tennessee.

The BS Chemistry, Teacher Licensure disclosure provided on MTSU’s professional licensure disclosure website indicates the states and territories where MTSU has determined, through reasonable and good faith effort, that the program does or does not meet the educational requirements for other US states and territories. Licensing authorities for each state set and enforce their own requirements and standards, which are subject to change. Current and prospective students not located in Tennessee or who plan to seek licensure or certification outside the state of Tennessee should contact the appropriate state licensing agency or board and discuss their plans with an advisor and the MTSU Office of Teacher Licensure before enrolling in the program to ensure they have the most up-to-date information and guidance regarding licensure requirements.

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