The resources collected here will help you decide if a Chemistry degree is right for you, and how to choose the degree program, classes and other activities you need to meet your goals.

The Field of Chemistry

A Description of what Chemistry is, and the kinds of careers it prepares you to pursue. Includes advice on choosing between a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science Degree.

Chemistry at Brooklyn College

A brief overview of the requirements for a Chemistry degree at Brooklyn College.

Going to Graduate School

A Bachelors Degree in chemistry opens many doors, and leads to well-paid, very fulfilling careers. But if you want to supervise others in the lab or direct your own research program, you will almost certainly need a graduate degree.

Some Career Paths

These flyers discuss some (but not all!) possible career paths for a student studying chemistry at Brooklyn College. Click here for information on careers in medicine, law, forensic science, biotechnology, and many other exciting fields.

The Department of Chemistry offers an American Chemical Society-certified Bachelor of Science degree. Details on ACS-certification are here.

This page is a good place to start, but it is not a good place to end. Many courses in chemistry have multiple pre-requisites, and some are only offered once per year. It is important to get help in drawing up a schedule of classes for yourself, so you do not miss an opportunity to take a course that you need. Please see Prof. Mark Kobrak, the undergraduate advisor for the Department of Chemistry, to discuss your plans in more detail.