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Chemistry is the scientific study of matter and the changes that it
undergoes. Matter is anything that has mass and occupies space.
Therefore, chemists are interested in just about everything! The scope of
chemistry is so broad that this field has traditionally been divided into five
major branches (analytical, biological, inorganic, organic and physical).
During your studies at MVNU, you will have classes in each of those
areas.
Our professors are highly qualified, and they will strive to help you achieve
your personal goals. MVNU’s warm and caring environment creates a
community of believers who are preparing for service to God and
humanity. Whether your interests lie in teaching, research, health care or
government work, our department has something to offer you. Please
consider coming for a visit!
WHY STUDY
CHEMISTRY?
* Dr. Joseph H. Lechner
Chair, Department of Chemistry/Physical Science
PERSONAL
ATTENTION =
GREATER
SUCCESS
15:1
STUDENT/FACULTY
RATIO
Chemistry is central to all of the other
sciences. You need to study chemistry if you
want to teach biology, chemistry, earth
science or physics at the middle-school, high
school, college or university levels. All of
the states in MVNU’s educational zone
(Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia) currently
report teacher shortages in science and
mathematics.
Our chemistry degree programs at MVNU
will prepare you well to:
Work as a chemist in academic,
government or industrial laboratories;
Adenosine triphosphate,
the high-energy molecule that
powers most biochemical
reactions. Image generated
using ChemBio3D Ultra.
Teach chemistry, earth science and
physical science in grades 7-12;
Enter medical, dental, optometry,
pharmacy, veterinary, and other
health-professional schools; or
Do graduate work in chemistry or a
chemistry-related field such as forensic
science, molecular biology, pharmacology,
toxicology, and many more.
Whether your goal is industry or the
pharmacy, the classroom or the operating
room, MVNU is the place to get started!
MAJORS
Students in Chemistry/Physical Science
may choose one of these programs:
B.S. in Chemistry
Biochemistry/molecular biology/
premedical track
Forensic science track
Graduate school/industry track
B.S. in Physical Science Education
Leads to licensure in teaching
adolescent to young adult (AYA)
programs and meets the requirements
for Ohio and many other states.
It has been estimated that 70% of all
professional careers involve chemistry in
some way. You will need an understanding
in chemistry if you work in:
Agricultural science
Engineering
Environmental science
Food science
Forensics
Geology
Manufacturing
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Meteorology
Oceanography
Patent law
Petroleum industry
Plastics
manufacturing
And much more!
Chemistry is foundational to the health
care professions. You need to study
chemistry in order to become a:
Chiropractor
Dentist
Medical
laboratory scientist*
Nurse*
Nutritionist
Occupational
therapist*
Optometrist
Pharmacist*
Physical therapist*
Physician
(MD and DO)*
Physician assistant*
Veterinarian*
*Denotes professions on the Buckeye Top Fifty for 2008-2018,
a list of high-wage occupations that are in high demand.
What our
graduates
are saying
LUKE VOGAN (’11)
Chemistry/Biology
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Chemistry and
Physical Science
Graduate Highlights
MARY MANSON MCMANAMY (’04)
Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University
Research Associate
University of North Carolina
JAMES HONG (’03)
Chemistry and Physics Teacher
South Central High School
Greenwich, OH
AARON M. GRUVER (’99)
M.D., Ph.D., University of Toledo
Medical Advisor
Diagnostic and Experimental Pathology
Eli Lilly and Company
JERRY TROTTI (’89)
M.D., Wright State University
Riverside Radiological Associates
Columbus, OH
MISTI GRIMSON (’96)
M.D., Wright State University
Family Practice
Springfield, OH
PAUL LECHNER (’05)
Quality Control Chemist, Vi-Jon Laboratories
St. Louis, MO
RODNEY AUSTIN (’92)
Ph.D., University of Cincinnati
Associate Professor, Geneva College
JONATHAN RUSH (’97)
Manager, Quality Control Starting Materials
Boehringer Ingelheim Roxane, Inc.
Columbus, OH
BENJAMIN LINGER (’99)
Ph.D., Purdue University
Assistant Professor, Indiana Wesleyan University