Chemistry - Saint Thomas University

Chemistry from Saint Thomas University is a Campus Bachelor Chemistry degree that prepares you for a Science career. BS in Chemistry program The chemistry program develops problem solving skills, allowing students to pursue careers in chemistry , forensic sciences, pharmacology, dentistry or medicine. Our graduates are prepared to enter graduate programs in chemistry, to seek employment as a chemist or forensic scientist, or to apply to medical school, dental school, or veterinary medicine. Our program emphasizes problem solving skills, laboratory skills, and the opportunity for undergraduate research. Research Opportunities The School is firmly committed to undergraduate research opportunities. We provide every student the opportunity to engage in independent research either during the academic year, or during the summer. The American Chemical Society (ACS) provides access to experience opportunities online and our University offers assistance with placement in internships during your educational career. Our undergraduate laboratories offer a hands-on approach to scientific learning. Chemistry courses offer small classes, with fewer than 20 students. This allows faculty to personally work with students in both the laboratory and the classroom. Small class and laboratory size ensures that our students are trained in techniques needed in chemistry. The school received NASA funds for modern chemical instrumentation, including gas chromatography (GC), Fourier-transform Infrared (FT-IR) Spectroscopy, and gas chromatographic mass spectrometry (GC/MS). The new Carnival Cruise lines Science and Technology is under construction, and scheduled for completion in August, 2008. Building A Perkin-Elmer TurboMass Gold gas chromatograph/mass spectrometer (GC/MS) can separate components of complex mixtures, like gasoline, and identify individual components, such as isooctane by their parent ion and fragmentation pattern. This could be crucial in identifying the accelerant in an arson investigation, while gas chromatography could be used to quickly screen accelerants. Advanced molecular biology techniques, such as gene cloning, can be performed in our upper level biochemistry laboratory. Careers in Chemistry Opportunities in Chemistry is a book that can be read on-line at the National Academy Press. This publication lists employment for Chemistry graduates conducting work in fields such as education, environmental protection, forensic science, biological sciences (including genetic engineering), health sciences, transportation industries, and the semi-conductor industry. A snapshot in the summer of 2007 showed that about 60% of chemists are employed in the chemical industry. The most common position is in analytical chemistry , where chemists analyze chemicals that are produced, or are found in the environment. Pharmaceutical companies employ chemists at all educational levels. There are several pharmaceutical companies in the Miami area, including: Andrx, Aphton, Avena Drug Delivery Systems, DOR Biopharma, IVAX, Kirk Pharmaceuticals, Noven Pharmaceuticals, Teva Pharmaceuticals and Watson Pharmaceuticals. There are approximately 47 pharmaceutical companies in Miami. A search of Pharmaceutical and Biotech Jobs in summer 2007 for Miami resulted in listing of 89 jobs, of which 6 were for chemists, and 494 jobs for chemists nationally. A nationwide search resulted in 8,950 jobs for chemists, of which 127 were in Miami Roughly 25% of chemists are employed in academic teaching and research positions. One student, who received the President?s Award in Science for Outstanding Academic Achievement in 1999, went to graduate school in chemistry at UCLA. Another student, who received the President?s Award in Science in 1998, went to graduate school in chemical physics at Oklahoma, following summer research at the University. The Directory of Graduate Research provides information on chemical research at universities in the United States and Canada and can be found online. Another 10% of chemists are employed by city, county, state and federal government agencies. View more details on Saint Thomas University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Chemistry courses.