Earn your Bachelor of Science in Chemistry at Lycoming College! Hands-on lab experience & internship opportunities await international students. Apply now!
Chemistry can be applied to a variety of scientific fields, making a Lycoming chemistry degree scientifically interdisciplinary. College's curriculum illuminates the complexities behind many processes and occurrences of everyday life. With one of the most highly esteemed undergraduate facilities in the East, Lycoming equips students with valuable hands-on lab experiences and a foundational understanding of chemistry that will prepare them for careers in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries, secondary education, or graduate/professional schools. Student Opportunities: Work on research projects alongside faculty during the academic year or over the summer. Examine the quality of water and coffee in the Dominican Republic during May Term. Study green coffee stability through a collaboration with Alabaster Coffee Roaster and Tea Company. Gain valuable teaching experience as a laboratory assistant, a course tutor, or a study group facilitator. Pursue a competitive chemistry internship at a company such as Avery Dennison, Croda Inc., U.S. Geological Survey, or the Williamsport Municipal Water Authority. Present research at local and regional conferences. Collaborate with local schools and groups to put on demonstrations and laboratory experiences. Complete an internship at a local company through the WISE program. Work toward induction into Gamma Sigma Epsilon National Chemistry Honor Society. Graduate Outcomes: There has never been a better time to major in chemistry. Typically, within six months of graduation 100% of Lycoming's chemistry majors have jobs at a variety of firms, or are teaching or continuing their education in graduate schools across the country. The graduates work as research chemists, product development engineers, sales executives, and teachers. Many pursue advanced degrees in fields such as pharmacology, toxicology, or organic chemistry. The following list includes just a sampling of students’ research and internship experiences, as well as positions secured after graduation. New Jersey State Police (Forensic Chemist) National Science Foundation Research Experience, University of Maryland, College Park Avery-Denison Merck Pharmaceutical DuPont Pharmaceutical Colgate-Palmolive Bristol-Meyers Squibb Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Emory University University of North Caroline Pharmacology Clemson University Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Lehigh University Lock Haven University Physicians Assistant Program
