Chemistry

Lynchburg’s Chemistry Program offers two degree options. The BA major is primarily designed for students intending to work in chemical laboratories following graduation, students planning to teach who need an endorsement in chemistry, and pre-professional (pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-veterinary, pre-pharmacy) students. The BS major is a more rigorous course of study designed for students wishing to continue their study of chemistry at the graduate level. We also offer a minor in chemistry.

Chemistry majors set sights on pharmacy school

Kierstin Reid ‘17 and Jeff Brochetti ‘17 have both been accepted into the Doctor of Pharmacy program at Virginia Commonwealth University. They’re the second and third chemistry majors since 2013 to enter this program. Read more about their experiences.

Alumnus finishes Forensic Toxicology Program, sets sights on PhD

Karen Butler ‘15 recently completed the MS in Forensic Science (forensic chemistry and forensic toxicology track) program at Virginia Commonwealth University. She is now pursuing a PhD in analytical chemistry at North Carolina State University. Read more about Karen’s LC experience and Forensic Science at LC.

Pair of chemistry graduates move on to post-graduate work

Alyson Black ‘16 and Josh Welfare ‘16 recently began their graduate studies at the Medical University of South Carolina and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill respectively. Read more about Alyson’s LC achievements and what was Josh’s favorite part of the LC chemistry experience.

Crumpton brings green approach to Organic Chemistry

Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Jason Crumpton recently completed the Green Chemistry in Education Workshop at the University of Oregon.

LC’s Chemistry department could not have prepared me better to enter the pharmaceutical industry upon graduation. The program prepares graduates for whatever they intend to pursue beyond LC and does so in a way that supports all students’ decisions for professional work or continued education. The professors make connections with individual students and learn their strengths and weaknesses, enabling guidance on a personal level.

Becca Harris ‘12 Analytical Chemist, Metrics Contract Services

The Department of Chemistry at University of Lynchburg has provided me with an excellent foundation to succeed in graduate school. The smaller class sizes not only allowed us students to receive more one-on-one interactions with the professors, but it also allowed the professors to offer a more rigorous curriculum involving assignments that enhanced our writing, oral presentation, and problem solving skills. Being exposed to the department’s many instruments was also very helpful because some of the same instruments appeared in the lab I worked in while obtaining my Ph.D. The professors themselves were also extremely supportive, and they always made themselves available to help their students. All in all, I am very satisfied with my decision to attend Lynchburg.

Ashley Longstreet ‘10 - Post-doctoral Associate, MIT