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.
Bachelor 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.
Other health career degree options
If you're seeking an associate degree, Washburn's associate of arts in laboratory science meets the requirements of a pre-pharmacy 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.
Find help with in-person and online chemistry tutoring options
In-person tutoring
- Our experienced tutors provide support in key subjects such as chemistry and biochemistry, ensuring that you have the guidance needed to excel.
Virtual tutoring
- Washburn has partnered with a 24/7 virtual tutoring service that's available to assist you outside of traditional office hours.
Writing Center
- The writing center also offers comprehensive support across all disciplines, helping you to develop strong writing skills that will benefit you throughout your academic career.
Attention nonscience majors: Earn your lab science gen ed online or in-person
CH 111 Chemistry in Everyday Life
Chemistry in Everyday Life is an integrated lecture and laboratory course designed for people pursuing degrees outside the natural or health sciences. Lab exercises may be completed at home with everyday kitchen items if you choose the online option. This course requires no previous science or mathematics background and cannot count towards Chemistry Department degree programs. It consists of three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory exercises per week.
What can you do with a chemistry degree?
- Health & Safety
- Biotechnology
- Forensics
- Enviornmental Chemistry
- Technical Communication/Science Writing
- Toxicology
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.
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
