Why major in chemistry at Washburn University?
Washburn chemistry programs offer you unique opportunities for personalized advising to meet your career goals, instruction in small classes with modern instruments and the ability to complete research with faculty experts.
Washburn Chemistry has a proud history of exemplary graduates, including Earl W. Sutherland, Jr., who won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 1971 for his discoveries concerning the action of hormones. Come be a part of a legacy of success at the Washburn University Chemistry Department.
Degree options in chemistry
A Washburn degree in your choice of chemistry, biochemistry, chemistry education or forensics chemistry will prepare you well for graduate school in many areas, including medicine or law. You will also be equipped to launch a career in many fields including cutting-edge research, government policy, environmental chemistry, product development and manufacturing, working in a crime lab, teaching and more.
If you're seeking an associate degree, Washburn's associate of arts in laboratory science meets the requirements of a prepharmacy program. This option is also ideal for those who want to work as a medical lab technologist or technician or who want to continue on to complete a pharmacy degree at another institution.
An ACS certified program
The Washburn chemistry department is certified by the American Chemical Society (ACS), one of the world's largest scientific organizations. The Washburn Chemistry Club has a proud tradition of winning ACS awards for their contribution and promotion of the sciences on campus and in the Topeka community.
Enhance your learning with chemistry tutoring resources
Pursuing a degree in chemistry at Washburn is a rewarding but challenging journey. To help you succeed, we offer specialized tutoring services that cater to your unique academic needs. Our experienced tutors provide support in key subjects such as chemistry and biochemistry, ensuring that you have the guidance needed to excel.
Additionally, a 24/7 virtual tutoring service is available to assist you outside of traditional office hours, providing help in a wide array of subjects. For writing projects, the writing center offers comprehensive support across all disciplines, helping you to develop strong writing skills that will benefit you throughout your academic career.
Meet student success story Gretchen Hogan
Gretchen Hogan, a senior from Cimarron, Kansas, and a transfer student from a community college, chose Washburn because of the scholarships and because she loved our facilities, including the state-of-the-art KBI Forensic Science Center. Like many of our students, Gretchen takes classes in the KBI building, access you'll only find at Washburn.
What can you do with a chemistry degree?
- Health & Safety
- Biotechnology
- Forensics
- Enviornmental Chemistry
- Technical Communication/Science Writing
- Toxicology
Research
GET IN TOUCH WITH Department of Chemistry
Department of Chemistry
Stoffer Science Hall, Room 312
1700 SW College Ave
Topeka, KS 66621
Phone & Email
Phone: 785.670.2270
chemistry@washburn.edu
