The Villanova University chemistry department has been authorized to certify that specific students have completed an undergraduate program that meets the professional standards established by the American Chemical Society (ACS). Our ability to offer an ACS certified curriculum shows that the ACS regards our program and facilities as being high quality. (Both are subject to periodic review and adherence to standards set by the Society's Committee on Professional Training). A certified degree in chemistry is a valuable personal credential that serves as national-level recognition for successfully completing a rigorous academic chemistry curriculum in an ACS-approved department. In many college and university chemistry departments more than one path is offered for a chemistry, biochemistry or related major. The program that results in an ACS-certified degree invariably is the more demanding one. Potential employers and graduate schools alike value the extra rigor and additional requirements of the certified degree.

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