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Chemistry

This 6-course minor gives a good grounding in the basics of chemistry, both theory and experimental. It essentially requires just one more course than needed for applying to professional health schools (Medicine, Pharmacy, Veterinary, Optometry, Dental, etc). In addition, it would be valuable to those who were focused on obtaining bench technician positions or jobs that relate to chemistry (environmental scientist, sustainability, etc), or just have an interest in the subject.

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Degree Level
Minor
Delivery
In Person
Credit Hours
21 Total, 21 in Major
Careers
Technicians
Chemistry students at EIU

Why Study Chemistry at EIU?

  • Rigorous introduction to theory and practice of chemistry
  • Hands-on experience at performing chemical experiments and using scientific instrumentation
  • Requires only 1 course (CHM 2730 Quantitative Analysis) beyond what most pre-med, pre-pharm, pre-vet, pre-opt majors take
  • Depending on sequence/timing, can be done in 4 semesters
"I didn't expect to get real experience this early, but by my sophomore year I was already working on projects that felt like actual marketing work. It made me feel confident that I'm ready for what comes next."
Alex Wilcoxon
Marketing | Junior
Alex Wilcoxon, Marketing at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Opportunity to do research with PhD Chemistry faculty
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Hands-On Experience, Chemistry students at EIU

What You'll Learn

The chemistry minor allows students to add significant exposure and experience with chemistry to their major degree, and requires only 21 credit hours. There are two tracks, where all minors take the year-long general chemistry sequence plus quantitative analysis. Track I students then take the 1-semester survey organic course plus 2 other upper level chemistry courses as electives.

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$61,527
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Chemical Technicians
  • Food Science Technicians
  • Forensic Science Technicians
  • Water Resource Specialists
  • Chemists

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Grow Rapidly
Preparation Needed Medium (3/5)
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Dr. Edward Treadwell
Department Chair, Professor - Organic Chemistry, Pre-Medicine Adviser Chemistry Concentration
emtreadwell@eiu.edu
Physical Science 3150
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Michael Cornebise
Interim Dean, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences & Professor, Geography
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2214
217-581-7486
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
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