A chemistry
degree can provide you with the education you need to make a
difference in the world. Many chemists work
in fields that are trying to discover sustainable solutions concerning our
energy, food, water and other scarce natural resources. The Royal Society of Chemistry states that, “Global
change is creating enormous challenges relating to human health, energy and
scarce natural resources.” These are the
challenges chemists are working to solve.
As such employment opportunities for
chemists continue to grow. The Bureau of
Labor Statistics’ Office of Occupational Statistics and Employment Projections
estimated that the Job growth for chemists will be three times higher in the
state of Illinois than nationally from 2008 to 2018. However
the type of career opportunities for chemists depends on the level of education
they have obtained. In order to open up widest
range of job options, you will most likely need a Master of Science in
Chemistry degree or a Ph.D. in Chemistry.
Careers for chemists are found both
inside and outside of the lab. Many of
the skills students learn while pursuing a degree are useful to employers in a
wide range of settings such as patent law, government work, national defense,
and private industry. More chemistry
related positions include working as analytical chemists in laboratories that
specialize in the application of wet chemical and instrumental procedures or in
the pharmaceutical industry. Furthermore students are prepared to pursue a
Ph.D. in various chemistry disciplines.
At Governors State we offer an excellent
M.S.
in Analytical Chemistry program. Students learn how to make qualitative and
quantitative determinations about structure, composition and nature of
materials by identifying and measuring their components. Furthermore, they will develop analytical
techniques, study relationships and interactions and identify the presence and
concentration of chemical pollutants.
GSU graduate students have the opportunity to work with and be mentored
by a highly qualified, engaged faculty.
Sources:
Governors
State University offers students outstanding academic programs, activities and
services. Each college has stellar programs and world-class professors; all of
which are focused on delivering academic excellence in a small-class setting. Our Division of Science offers a range of
high-quality programs for undergraduate or graduate chemistry degrees.
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