Program Overview
Students engage in independent research, enhancing career prospects in fields such as business, healthcare, industry, and education. The program is accredited by the American Chemical Society and features award-winning faculty and research opportunities, preparing students for graduate studies or careers in chemistry-related professions.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Chemistry Minor at the University of North Texas provides students with a foundational understanding of chemistry, covering the fundamental areas of chemical knowledge and offering hands-on training using modern chemical instrumentation.
Teaching:
The program offers opportunities for students to engage in independent research under the guidance of faculty mentors. Many undergraduate students have co-authored research publications and have gone on to pursue graduate studies at top research universities.
Careers:
A minor in chemistry can enhance career prospects by providing valuable insights into the molecular and atomic level. It can be beneficial for careers in business, biomedical health professions, industry, patent law, or teaching.
Other:
- The chemistry program is accredited by the American Chemical Society, signifying its high standards of excellence in education.
- Students have opportunities to participate in undergraduate research, which can prepare them for graduate school, internships, and scientific publications.
- The forensic science program at UNT is one of only 38 programs nationwide certified by the American Academy of Forensic Sciences.
- The faculty includes professors with national and international recognition for their scholarship, covering traditional areas of chemistry and interdisciplinary fields.
- The computational chemistry research group at UNT is highly recognized.
- The Chemistry Resource Center and the Computational Chemistry Instructional Laboratory provide mentoring and tutoring services to chemistry majors.
- Students can participate in the student chapter of Alpha Chi Sigma, a professional chemistry fraternity, or the Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society.
