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CHEMISTRY: CENTRAL SCIENCE

A chemistry degree gives students a background that is valued in many different career areas.

• VERSATILE DEGREE: The chemistry department at Gannon is aware of the versatility of the chemistry degree and makes sure that our curriculum prepares students for the wide range of career opportunities in the field of chemistry and many other fields.



• HIGH JOB PLACEMENT: Upon graduation well over 95% of our graduates have obtained the positions they desired in either the work force or graduate school. There are many jobs in the field of chemistry because this industry is a core supplier of the chemicals and materials needed for the other industrial sectors. In general the chemical industry in a developed country is the 3rd or 4th largest industry in that country.



• MANY CAREERS: There is a wide array of career opportunities for a student who graduates with a degree in chemistry. Some of these career areas include medicine, engineering, law, biochemistry, genetic engineering, business, education, computer science, technical writing, sales, management, astronomy, oceanography, metallurgy, advanced materials and nano technology.



• NEW TECHNOLOGIES: The pace for the development of new technologies in the world is faster than it has ever been in history. Chemistry plays a key role in the advancement of new technologies. Therefore the job out look is bright for students who earn chemistry degrees.



• PROGRAM FOR THE FUTURE: Our department looks forward to the opportunity to prepare students for the current and future careers that depend on chemistry as a central science.