Chemistry

Salem College's chemistry department combines an emphasis on real-world experience in professional laboratory settings with a foundation in the liberal arts. When you major or minor in chemistry, you will be equipped with both knowledge of the practice of chemistry as well as skills in critical thinking, analysis and communication. 

Your Program

As a member of the chemistry department, you will learn modern theories of chemistry and familiarize yourself with the laboratory techniques that are fundamental to its practice. Salem offers two chemistry majors:

• B.S. in Chemistry

Students completing the B.S. degree will be equipped for graduate or medical school or for professional occupation. The course of study is distributed over all four years.

• B.A. in Chemistry

The curriculum provides a basic understanding of the fundamentals of chemistry and allows for a broad liberal arts education.

Salem's intimate community means that each student receives one-on-one training from our chemistry faculty.  They also receive extensive hands on experience in our newly renovated labs. Students may also take advantage of the programs offered by the unique Women in Science and Mathematics Program, including lectures, special study and research opportunities. 

Your Faculty

As chemistry practitioners, Salem's faculty members, all of whom hold doctorates in the field, are able to convey the importance of learning through hands-on experience. Salem's intimate size means you will receive one-on-one training from the chemistry faculty, who will assist you in gaining extensive hands-on experience in our newly renovated labs and will encourage you to take advantage of the programs offered by the unique Women in Science and Mathematics Program, including lectures, special study and research opportunities. 

Your Results

As a chemistry major, you will join other Salem majors who have been very successful in graduate programs, medical schools and other professional programs. The personal connections made through internships and research projects will be invaluable to you when you enter a career in science.