Opportunities & Outcomes
A degree in chemistry gives you a powerful foundation for understanding how the world works at the molecular level while opening doors to careers in science, health, technology, and industry. It builds critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills that are highly valued across fields—from medicine and environmental science to forensics, engineering, and education. Just as importantly, studying chemistry teaches you how to ask good questions, test ideas, and turn curiosity into real-world solutions that improve lives and drive innovation.
Career Pathways
A Chemistry degree from Quincy University builds strong analytical, problem-solving, and laboratory skills that open doors across science, healthcare, industry, and graduate study.
Healthcare & Clinical Sciences
- Clinical laboratory scientist or technician*
- Pharmaceutical or medical lab assistant
- Toxicology or pathology support roles
- Pre-professional pathways (medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, physician assistant)*
Research & Laboratory Science
- Research scientist or laboratory technician
- Chemical analyst
- Quality control or quality assurance specialist
- Environmental or materials testing technician
Industry & Applied Chemistry
- Chemical technician or process analyst
- Manufacturing or production specialist
- Product development or formulation assistant
- Safety, compliance, or regulatory support roles
Environmental & Sustainability Careers
- Environmental chemist or analyst
- Water or air quality technician
- Sustainability or environmental compliance specialist
- Environmental testing and monitoring roles
Education & Science Communication
- Chemistry teacher (with additional certification as required)*
- Science educator or outreach coordinator
- Technical writer or science communicator
- Museum or community science program educator
Forensics, Law & Public Service
- Forensic science technician
- Crime lab analyst assistant
- Government or regulatory agency roles
- Environmental or public health support positions
Graduate & Professional Pathways
- Graduate study in chemistry or related sciences
- Medical, dental, pharmacy, or veterinary school*
- Graduate programs in environmental science, biochemistry, or materials science
- Law, patent science, or public health programs
*Additional certification, licensure, or graduate study may be required for some roles.
Programs of Study Offered
The chemistry curriculum offers pathways to match students’ academic interests and career goals, including options for those pursuing forensic science, pre-medical and health professions, or a minor to complement another field of study.
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with a Forensic Science concentration
- Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with a Pre-Medical Sciences concentration
- Chemistry Minor
- Forensic Science Minor
“Chemical research conducts to the knowledge of philosophical truth, and forms the mind to philosophical enlargement and accuracy of thought, more happily than almost any other species of investigation in which the human intellect can be employed.”
