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The hole in the ozone layer has reached record dimensions. Energy resources are being stretched to the limit. New diseases — and new forms of old diseases — are cropping up all over the world. At the center of these and many other world problems is chemistry, which seeks solutions to global problems.

THE MARQUETTE ADVANTAGE

GET IN THE LAB EARLY AND OFTEN. Get results. As an undergraduate, you’ll assist your professors in organic, biochemical, analytical, physical and inorganic chemical research, giving you the opportunity not just to test current theories, but to make new discoveries in the field of chemistry.

The Student Perspective

UNPARALLELED ACCESS TO PROFESSORS. Work with your professors on the research they conduct with grants from the National Science Foundation, the National Institutes of Health, and other federal and foundation sources.

TAP INTO YOUR NETWORK. Our chapter of Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society has been recognized by the organization for its excellent chapter events, including career development activities and professional networking.

BETTER LIVING THROUGH ZEBRAFISH. While humans don’t seem to have much in common with zebrafish, we do share many of the same proteins. One of our chemistry professors is using this knowledge to explore better therapeutics for breast cancer through studies of zebrafish estrogen receptors.

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Suggested curriculum

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Freshman

General Chemistry for Majors I & II
Calculus I & II
Rhetoric and Composition I & II
Introduction to Theology
Foreign Language I & II

Sophomore

Organic Chemistry for Majors I & II
Quantitative Analysis
Growth of Western Civilization I or II
Literature Electives
Calculus III
General Physics with Calculus I & II

Junior

Instrumental Analysis
Physical Chemistry I & II
Physical Chemistry Lab
Diverse Cultures Elective
Individual and Social Behavior Elective
Philosophy of Human Nature
Theology Elective
Theory of Ethics
Electives

Senior

Inorganic Chemistry
Inorganic Synthesis
Two Chemistry Electives
Growth of Western Civ. I or II or Social-behavioral Science Elective
Philosophy Elective
Theology Elective
Electives

WHERE OUR GRADUATES GO

Jobs are waiting for chemists with bachelor of science degrees. That means that you won't need to go to graduate school to secure your future - unless, of course, you want to. Marquette chemistry grads work as chemistry teachers, chemists, researchers, professors, dentists, doctors and attorneys.