Chemistry is more than learning how to balance equations and memorize the periodic table. At UIndy you will see the world as a place full of chemistry – from the reactions in the environment, to the digestion of food, to pharmaceutical manufacturing. Looking through a chemist’s eye, you'll also develop an understanding of the ethical implications of chemistry in society as you learn the process of scientific investigation and interpretation of findings.
I had opportunities to do undergraduate research and be a teaching assistant for the Chemistry Department, both of which helped me get accepted into graduate school and prepared me for the biggest expectations of a research graduate student at a large university. The undergraduate research also allowed me to go to conferences and present while still in college.
A chemistry minor is a great choice for students looking for a less in-depth study of chemistry or a complement to other physical and health sciences degrees. Completion of this minor requires a minimum of 20 hours in core requirements and electives.
The chemistry concentrations provide you with a foundation tailored to your chosen career field, along with training and support for further education. You will learn from dedicated and knowledgeable faculty in a fun but focused environment, allowing you to study the things you are passionate about in a way that makes sense for you.
Through this partnership, UIndy biology and chemistry students may be eligible to join the Roche Academy, where they will complete a Roche-customized curriculum path and summer internship experience focused on the hands-on, life science and engineering skills necessary for employment at Roche. In exchange, Academy students successfully completing the program will receive financial and educational incentives, including a job offer from Roche upon graduation.
These curriculum guides outline the different classes you will need to take as a Chemistry major. The general education guide provides a list of all the classes you need in order to fulfill UIndy’s general education requirements. The Chemistry guide lists all of the classes you will need to take in order to fulfill the major’s requirements. Be sure to take a look at both guides in order to get a complete picture of what your classes will look like at UIndy.
Professors such as Joe Burnell could see more potential in me than I could see in myself at that time and they did not hesitate to say so and actively developed that. For that I will be ever grateful.