We offer the right chemistry for success in many industries -

• Medicine, healthcare, forensics or law.
  
• Government or industrial research, chemical sales or science policy.
  
• Education, journalism or art conservation.

Chemistry Department Web Site
Environmental Science Department Web Site

• B.S. degree program for majors in Chemistry, Biochemistry and Environmental Chemistry; minors in Chemistry, Biochemistry and Environmental Chemistry, and secondary school teaching certification in Chemistry also available.
• American Chemical Society-certified.
• Optional Pre-Health Professions program for Chemistry majors preparing for medical and other health professions schools.
• Environmental Chemistry majors benefit from the age-old Benedictine tradition of stewardship of the Earth. We are a leader in environmental education.
• Curriculum provides a solid foundation in general, organic and physical chemistry as well as instrumental analysis; graduation requirements include a major senior research project.
• Unique Benedictine influence takes learning to a higher level. (Visit and see for yourself!)

• Enables you to identify and develop a specialty within chemistry.
• Relates chemistry to other disciplines and industries, making Chemistry a relevant major for many careers.
• Provides hands-on experience in state-of-the-art labs specially equipped for concentrated study in analytical, organic, biochemical, physical and environmental chemistry as well as many other specialties. Labs feature $500,000 of new equipment.
• Gets your feet wet in the industry through the award-winning Environmental Education Center and the Summer Institute in Watershed Restoration, two of many programs that take advantage of Saint Vincent's natural laboratory, the surrounding forests, fields, streams, lakes and wetlands.
• Jump-starts your career through American Chemical Society affiliation. Present your research and network with professionals at the annual national meeting.
• Develops your writing skills, which are critical for success in every profession, through writing assignments in most courses.

• Prepares you to immediately enter the workforce or attend graduate or medical school.
• More than 95% of students recommended by our Pre-Health Professions committee were accepted to professional doctorate or master's programs. More than 70% were accepted to an M.D. program.
• Provides practical work experience through internships that we help you secure.
• Gets you ready for a full life, personally and professionally, by nurturing your spirit as well as your intellect.