Bachelor of Arts - ​Chemistry

Do science and math get you fired up? If someone says “Bunsen,” do respond with “burner?” If you do, and you’re fascinated by the idea of creating and characterizing new compounds or researching new drugs to cure disease, look no further. At CMU, you’ll get your goggles on and nurture your inner chemist with opportunities for hands-on, undergraduate research. Our chemistry programs are certified by the American Chemical Society.​​ CMU is a Carnegie-classified doctoral research institution. Its faculty and students – including undergrads – work elbow-to-elbow to improve lives through research. Their work has included creating a chemical compound that filters cancer-causing perchlorates from water and a method to capture and process mercury from coal-fired power plants. CMU's student chapter of the American Chemical Society has received an outstanding chapter award for eight consecutive years.