Majors in our department may obtain a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree. Students planning to be professional chemists should seek the General Chemistry track in our Bachelor of Science degree that meets requirements for American Chemical Society certification.
We also offer Bachelor of Science tracks for students interested in biochemistry or forensics and a Bachelor of Arts that many choose for post-secondary education (in conjunction with a major in the Department of Teacher Education). Pre-professional programs are designed for students seeking admission to medical, dental, pharmacy, veterinary or any other professional schools.
Students majoring in chemistry are strongly encouraged to participate in independent research (CHE 492). They are also encouraged to take at least one year of a foreign language, one course in computer science (CSC 260 or above) and math beyond Calculus II.
Learn more about our degrees and tracks offered by the department in the NKU catalog.
NKU Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry
Dorothy Westerman Herrmann
Natural Science Center 204F
1 Nunn Drive
Highland Heights, KY 41099-1905
Phone: 859-572-5409
Fax: 859-572-5162
Email: chemistry@nku.edu
Department Chair:
K.C. Russell russellk@nku.edu