Chemistry

Chemistry matters. It’s involved in nearly everything we do in every aspect of our lives: cooking, cleaning, clothing, cures, you name it. Majoring in chemistry opens you up to exciting careers in research and development, regulation and quality control, public health, environmental protection, education, forensics, manufacturing and business. Chemistry also is a major of choice for many students interested in pursuing a career in medicine. As a chemistry major at Wheaton, you’ll explore and experiment in small, close-knit classes and labs and have chances to collaborate with your professors on research projects.

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100% of Chemistry majors from the past five years have found employment or achieved a service opportunity within six months of graduation *

Recent Graduates


Sample First Jobs

  • Analytical Chemist & Microscopist, ZINK Imaging
  • Associate Organic Chemist, Nova Biomedical
  • Chemist, Colgate Palmolive
  • Clinical Research Coordinator, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
  • Research Associate, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center


Sample Graduate Schools

  • New York Medical College
  • Northeastern University
  • University of Maryland
  • University of North Carolina
  • University of Vermont

*outcomes data is based on a knowledge rate of 81% for the classes of 2014-2018

WheaGo Global

The WheaGo Global First-Semester Study Abroad program kick-starts your college career in one of the world’s great cities, immersed in an exciting cultural adventure and focused on your top academic interests.

First semester study in Switzerland

Combine time in the lab with explorations of the stunning environment and fascinating culture of southern Switzerland at Franklin University.

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Department

Offered by the Chemistry department.