Chemistry is all around us, from the water we drink and the air we breathe to the devices we use to stay in touch with others. When you earn a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, you’ll immerse yourself in the ever-evolving world of the chemical sciences and create a path to your dream career.

Like many curious students, you may be wondering, “What can you do with a Chemistry degree?” The answer is simple: a lot! Whether you want to teach, practice medicine, or perform groundbreaking research, our undergraduate Chemistry degree will expose you to the many career options available to you in the sciences.

We offer four unique degree tracks that let you tailor your degree to better stand out on the job market or when applying to advanced education programs. As a Chemistry major at UMES, you’ll work with faculty mentors who have decades of experience teaching, researching, and practicing a variety of specialties in the chemical sciences. You’ll be a member of a thriving community of peers and alumni who hold each other up and collaborate to push the field of chemistry further into the future every day.

Tailor Your Degree to Your Goals

Because the field of chemical sciences is so vast and offers many chemistry careers, we help you narrow down your specialty through four degree tracks:

• Chemistry (ACS Certification), B.S
• Chemistry (without ACS Certification), B.S.
• Chemistry Honors (ACS Certification), Pre-Medicine/Pre-dentistry Track, B.S.
• Chemistry Education (Teaching), B.S.

The track you choose depends on your interests and career goals. Each Chemistry degree track will help you build a solid fundamental understanding of the trends, research methods, and skills unique to that field.

Our Bachelor of Science in Chemistry has been approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS) since 2003. ACS approval is nationally recognized as a mark of excellence for undergraduate Chemistry programs and allows UMES to certify its undergraduate degrees. The Chemistry Education degree is certified by the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA). This will show graduate programs and potential employers that your degree meets the highest expectations for excellence in teaching preparation and expertise in chemistry.

Learn more about the different Chemistry degree requirements and courses in the UMES undergraduate catalog.