Future Students
Why Pursue a Degree in Chemistry?
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Preparation for a wide variety of post-baccalaureate experiences:
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Graduate studies in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology, etc.
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Graduate Professional Studies in Pharmacy, Medicine, Law, etc.
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Immediate employment in a variety of laboratory fields, including research and industry
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U.S. Department of Labor projects an increase in job opportunities for chemists over the next 10 years
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Payscale.com lists chemistry and chemical engineering positions among the top of starting salary pay scales
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Chemistry majors are well prepared for the MCAT
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Please visit the American Chemical Society's website to find out more about "What Chemists Do."
Why Study Chemistry @ Rio Grande?
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Small class sizes; therefore, more personalized attention
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Among the lowest tuition for a four year private education in the state
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Cutting edge curriculum; a number of courses use POGIL pedagogy (Process Oriented Guided Inquiry Learning)
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Integrated upper level laboratory during the third year prepares students for senior year research
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Senior research fosters independent thinking and is strongly favored by many graduate and professional schools
Where Have Rio Grande Graduates Been Accepted or Gone to Graduate or Professional School?
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Louisiana State University
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Midwestern University College of Pharmacy - Glendale
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Ohio Northern University College of Pharmacy
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The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy
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Ohio University
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Ohio University College of Medicine
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Wingate University School of Pharmacy
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University of Cincinnati College of Pharmacy
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University of Florida
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University of South Carolina
Where Have Rio Grande Graduates Been Hired?
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Battelle
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Boehringer Ingelheim Roxane Laboratories
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Calgon Carbon Corporation
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Gallipolis City Schools
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Holzer Medical Center
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Jackson City Schools
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Lancaster City Schools
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M & G Polymers, Inc.
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Ohio Valley Electric Corporation - Kyger Creek Plant
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The Scotts Company
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Shell Oil Company
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Union Carbide Corporation
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United States Enrichment Corporation - Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant
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Velocys, Inc.