The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's chemistry bachelor's degree is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in the field of chemistry. The opportunity to pursue a parallel specialization prepares students well for graduate or professional school as well as endless career paths in chemistry, the health sciences and related fields. 

Consistently ranked as one of the best undergraduate chemistry programs in the nation, our chemistry major is taught by standout faculty who are eager to share their knowledge. Explore classes in inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, physics and quantitative analysis. A variety of electives allow you to personalize your education and study the topics that most interest you. 

With access to world-class faculty and instrumentation, graduates of our chemistry program quickly find they leave with so much more than just a degree. They take away research experience, professional connections and publishing opportunities. These types of experiences are unusual at the undergraduate level at most institutions, which is precisely why we offer them. At UW-Eau Claire, we believe that a rigorous education rooted in experiential and real-world learning will provide you with the skills you need to be successful in your chosen field.

Whether you are interested in a career in food science, research and development, pharmaceuticals, chemical analysis, product testing or countless other options, a chemistry bachelor's degree from UW-Eau Claire can be your ticket to an excellent career.

Accreditation information

The chemistry department is approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS).

UW-Eau Claire chemistry grads take a powerful degree and an impressive set of skills and experiences out into the world — and the job titles of recent grads are proof of that.

Where are chemistry alumni now?

• Research chemist, Catalytic Combustion Corporation
• Presidential management fellow, U.S. Department of Agriculture
• Advance product quality chemist, 3M
• Quality and process control supervisor, Hormel Foods
• Analytical chemist, Covance Chemical Co.
• Associate scientist, PPD
• Stability chemist, Lifecore Biomedical
• Brewing and technical director, Octopi Brewing
• Lab analyst, Clean Water Testing

Chemistry careers

• Analytical chemist
• Advanced product quality chemist
• Manager of analytical and technical operations
• Clinical laboratory technician
• Materials analyst technician
• Product development chemist
• Plant operator
• Quality control chemist
• Research technologist
• Technical engineer

Students majoring in chemistry experience a rich liberal arts education, with classes and opportunities that go beyond what you might typically expect from a chemistry program. This includes the chance to conduct undergraduate research alongside a faculty member, which can begin as early as your first semester and last throughout your college career. The major is ideal for pre-medicine or pre-pharmacy students who are interested in a chemistry major, as well as those who are looking to pair chemistry with additional majors or minors. 

What classes do chemistry majors take?

Your classes may cover topics like: 

• Bioinorganic chemistry 
• Physics
• Chemical principles 
• Physical chemistry 
• Calculus
• Polymer chemistry 
• Quantitative analysis 

Learn more about the chemistry major in the UWEC course catalog.

Learn more about the chemistry minor in the UWEC course catalog.

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