The Chemistry track is designed for students who desire to further expand and deepen their knowledge in the field of chemistry. It is particularly well suited for students who are interested in pharmaceuticals and for those pursuing laboratory positions or graduate studies in areas involving chemical techniques. This track requires additional coursework in mathematics and advanced chemistry courses and the electives include biology courses that contain a significant chemical component. In addition, students pursuing the chemistry track are expected to develop a senior thesis research topic that has a significant chemical basis.

In addition to the general learning outcomes, students who complete the Emphasis in Chemistry will be able to: * Appreciate and describe the foundational role played by chemical processes in living entities. * Understand and apply a higher level of mathematics to describe various chemical and physical systems. * Further their studies in graduate school or pursue laboratory positions in areas relying on advanced chemical techniques.