Chemistry & Biochemistry
The chemistry major exposes students to the five major areas of chemistry: analytical chemistry, biochemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, and physical chemistry. The biochemistry major is interdisciplinary and also expands knowledge in molecular biology. After graduation many chemistry/biochemistry graduates pursue more specialized study in pharmacy, forensic chemistry, pharmacology, biotechnology, dentistry or medicine. Some graduates begin their professional career working in healthcare, hospitals, clinical research, government, and in education.
What Can I Do With This Major? 
Learn more about career options in your field by clicking below to learn about different focus areas, typical employers, and strategies to get started. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page for links to professional associations, industry job search tools, and resources for additional insight.
Learn From Alumni
Tap into Greyhound Nation to learn more about what you can do with a Loyola degree in Chemistry. Get advice and insight from those who have been in your shoes. Explore profiles of Loyola students and alumni on LinkedIn, where you can search and sort by major, industry, location, and more. Consider asking an alum for an Informational Interview to learn more about their career, employer, and industry trends.
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Example Job Titles & Employers: 0-5 years post graduation
- Medical Assistant - Mercy Medical Center
- Perioperative Assistant - Catholic Health
- Chemist - Centek Laboratories, LLC
- Materials Lab Technician - Consolidated Precision Products Corp
- Scientist 1 - Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing
- Clinical Research Coordinator - Johns Hopkins University
- Post Baccalaureate Researcher - National Institutes of Health
- Associate Scientist - QPS,LLC
- Research Assistant - University of Maryland School of Medicine, Center for Vaccine Development
Example Advanced Degrees Pursued: 0-5 years post graduation
- PhD in Chemistry - Loyola University Chicago
- MAin Teaching, Chemistry Education - Shepherd University
- PhD in Biogeochemistry - Stony Brook University
- DMD (Doctor of Dental Medicine) - Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
- MD - University of Maryland
- PhD in Chemistry - University of Washington
Get Involved at Loyola
On-campus organizations and student groups are a great way to get exposed to career options. You can learn more about an industry and connect with other students with similar goals. Click here for a full list of all current student organizations.
- Chemistry Club
- Phi Lambda Upsilon
Volunteering is another way to gain career experience that might help you make a decision about your path or gain marketable skills for the future. Connect with the Center for Community, Service, and Justice (CCSJ) to learn more.