Careers in Chemistry and Biochemistry

What does Duquesne's Chemistry Program Offer Me?

A strong tradition of Excellence in Teaching
Nationally recognized faculty who are involved with students in classes and labs
Honors courses
Opportunities and encouragement to collaborate with faculty
Modern instrumentation and computer facilities
A broad range of courses which offer individual attention and small groups
Faculty mentoring
A national award-winning ACS Students Affiliates chapter
Solid preparation for professional schools, graduate schools, and the work force

What Happens to Duquesne Graduates?

Recent Chemistry and Biochemistry graduates from Duquesne University have been offered positions with these employers:

Bayer Corporation
The Valspar Corporation
Proctor and Gamble
DuPont Chemical Company
Dow Chemical Company
Boehringer-Ingelheim
Motorola
Hewlett Packard Company
Allegheny General Hospital
The Department of Energy
Pressure Chemical Corporation
Lancaster Chemical Company
Duquesne University
Mount Lebanon Public School System
The United States Air Force

Recent Duquesne graduates have been accepted at these postgraduate degree programs:

Vanderbilt university
University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh Medical School
Georgetown University
University of Virginia
University of Delaware
University of Michigan
Emory University
University of Alabama, Birmingham
Pennsylvania State University
Pennsylvania College of Osteopathic Medicine
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Temple University Medical School
University of Cincinnati Medical School

What Is the Job Market for Me?

According to Chemical and Engineering News, the job market for graduating chemists is the best it as been in almost 10 years.

More students then ever with bachelor's degrees are choosing employment and being hired. There are many new nontraditional niches opening in government, industry, and academia. These include such areas as intellectual property law, licensing, environmental management and public policy. In addition, the demand for educators is expected to reach a new high in the next five years.