Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry
Lawrence Township, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
USD 37,700 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
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Introduction
Rider’s chemistry program serves as a solid stepping stone for careers in academia, government, industrial science, science education, medicine, health care and research.
Chemistry students at Rider have challenging and engaging experiences in the five areas of chemistry: analytical, inorganic, organic, physical chemistry and biochemistry. Learn in a stimulating classroom environment that encourages student, faculty collaboration and hands-on learning starting your first-year. Students are offered abundant research opportunities both during the academic year and during the summer months.
Students in the chemistry major will find themselves taking part in small classes that encourage close and frequent interaction between students and professors, helping to create a stimulating learning environment.
Students in this major are offered abundant research opportunities both during the academic year and during the summer months. Faculty are engaged in research projects which lend themselves to undergraduate participation. In tackling the challenge of advanced and independent laboratory work, students begin to understand the nature of science and the scientific method. Participation in research by all students is strongly encouraged, as it builds a greater appreciation of the nature of their chosen field. The opportunity to perform independent research has motivated many students to continue their education either in an accredited graduate program or in a professional school in a number of medical fields.
Often, faculty and students jointly present their research results at national professional meetings, the Rider Independent Scholarly Research & Creative Activities Presentations (ISCAP) Day, or as written research papers submitted to scholarly journals.
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) program has been approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS), which means that it is nationally recognized as providing adequate experimental skills, oral and written communication skills, and knowledge that prepares students to be future professionals in the chemical sciences. Chemistry students at Rider University have challenging and engaging experiences in the five areas of chemistry: analytical, inorganic, organic, physical chemistry, and biochemistry.
Take matter into your own hands
Understand the nature of science and the scientific method with Rider’s abundant opportunities for research. Take on hands-on learning outside the classroom through lab and fieldwork and uncover new discoveries by completing research projects alongside our leading faculty.
Program Outcome
Graduates of the Chemistry major will demonstrate the ability to:
- Apply their chemical knowledge and make predictions about the outcome of fundamental chemical processes.
- Generate and interpret raw data from standard research instrumentation and computational tools.
- Utilize databases to locate relevant primary literature articles and evaluate the validity of resources.
- Communicate data and advanced chemical concepts via meaningful and effective representations in both oral and written forms.
Curriculum
Core chemistry classes include one year of general chemistry, one year of organic chemistry, quantitative analysis, biochemistry, physical chemistry and inorganic chemistry. Students must also take calculus and general physics I and II courses. Advanced chemistry courses include biochemistry II, medicinal chemistry, physical organic chemistry, chemical bonding, and more. Students must also earn four lab credits from the following courses: biochemistry I lab, biochemistry II lab, advanced organic synthesis and spectroscopy, computational chemistry lab, and physical organic chemistry.
The following educational plan is provided as a sample only. Rider students who do not declare a major during their freshman year; who are in a Continuing Education Program; who change their major; or those who transfer to Rider may follow a different plan to ensure timely graduation. Each student, with guidance from his or her academic advisor, will develop a personalized educational plan.
Year 1
Fall Semester
- CHE 120 Principles of Chemistry
- CHE 121 Principles of Chemistry Lab
- MTH 210 Calculus I 1
- CMP 120 Seminar in Writing and Rhetoric
- HIS 150 World History to 1500
Spring Semester
- CHE 122 Intro to Chemical Systems
- CHE 123 Quantitative Methods Lab
- MTH 211 Calculus II
- CMP 125 Seminar in Writing and Research
- HIS 151 World History Since 1500
Year 2
Fall Semester
- CHE 211 Organic Chemistry I
- CHE 211L Organic Chemistry I Lab
- PHY 200 General Physics I
- PHY 200L General Physics I Lab
- Social Perspectives
- Elective Course
Spring Semester
- CHE 214 Organic Chemistry II
- CHE 214L Organic Chemistry II Lab
- PHY 201 General Physics II
- PHY 201L General Physics II Lab
- Social Perspectives
- Aesthetic Perspectives: Literature
- Elective Course 2
Year 3
Fall Semester
- CHE 250 Quantitative Analysis and Statistics Methods
- CHE 250L Quantitative Analysis and Statistical Methods Lab
- CHE 305 Physical Chemistry I
- Lab Elective Course
- Foreign Language
- Philosophical Perspectives
Spring Semester
- CHE 330 Instrumental Analysis Laboratory
- CHE 325 Physical Chemistry Laboratory
- Advanced Elective Course
- Foreign Language
- Aesthetic Perspectives: Fine Arts
- Elective Course 2
Year 4
Fall Semester
- BCH 325 Biochemistry
- CHE 315 Inorganic Chemistry
- CHE 316 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
- Advanced Lab Course
- Two Elective Courses 2
Spring Semester
- Two Advanced Biochemistry or Chemistry Elective Courses
- Advanced Lab Course
- Three Elective Courses 2
1 For course placement information, contact us
2 Elective credits may be used to complete requirements in a second major or minor.
Admissions
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
At Rider, there’s no such thing as one-size-fits-all, and our aid packages are no exception. In fact, 99% of students receive Rider-funded scholarships and financial aid. Let us work closely with you and your family to find scholarships and aid that are right for you.
| 99% of students receive Rider-funded scholarships and financial aid | $21.8 Average student assistance package | $71.2 million Total institutional funds awarded by Rider for the 21–22 school year |
Career Opportunities
A formula for your career
Rider’s chemistry program serves as a solid stepping stone for careers in academia, government, industrial science, science education, medicine, health care and research. Our graduates are qualified to go into medical school, dental school or other health-related training programs. They can also delve right into research programs in graduate or Ph.D. programs across the country.
Where can a degree in chemistry lead you?
- Graduate schools including Harvard, Yale, Princeton University, Cornell University, University of Indiana, the University of Illinois, Purdue University, Rutgers, the University of Maryland, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Vanderbilt University, and more!
- Join Rider's network of alumni in the local and regional chemical and pharmaceutical industries, including at companies such as Bristol Myers-Squib, Merck, Exxon-Mobil, Johnson & Johnson, Genesis Biotechnology, Colgate-Palmolive Company and Firmenich.
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