Postgraduate Opportunities
Take your education further
When you graduate from Mercer University’s Chemistry program, you will be well-equipped to face the rigorous challenges ahead if you choose to enroll in a graduate program. Our students have attended graduate schools all over the country and many attend medical school each year. As an undergraduate, you will gain skills such as:
- Critical thinking and practical problem-solving skills
- Laboratory experience
- Undergraduate research experience
With these tools, you will be prepared to study a wide variety of graduate programs including:
- Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Education
- Business
- Law
If you are interested in attending graduate school, contact your advisor for guidance in finding the best degree program to reach your education goals.
Careers
A Chemistry major serves as a strong foundation for a number of career paths, and our program prepares you to succeed and make an immediate impact as a scientist. Some common career paths our graduates pursue include:
- Biotechnology development
- Biotechnology patent law
- Chemical commerce
- Education
- Law enforcement
- Medicine
- Pharmacy
For students interested in pursuing a career in education, Mercer offers a teacher certification program that is open to Chemistry majors. Contact your advisor for requirements and enrollment in the Tift College of Education.