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Chemistry - Bachelor's Degree Program (BS)

Study Chemistry at the University of Montana

The study of chemistry at UM will prepare you with the analytical and collaborative skills for a host of challenging and productive careers. For undergraduates, UM offers a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with a concentration in Forensic Chemistry, along with minors in Chemistry and Chemistry Education, and certificate options in Brewing Science and Chemical Pharmacology.

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Chemistry-Related Degree Programs at UM

What Can You Do With a Chemistry Degree?

Earning a degree in Chemistry can open the door to many career fields and advanced degree programs. Here are just a few of your potential career options:

  • Chemist
  • Analytical Chemist
  • Laboratory Chemist
  • Laboratory Technician
  • Research Assistant/Associate
  • Research Scientist
  • Industrial Chemist
  • Chemistry Teacher
  • Technical Specialist
  • Technical Director
  • Process Control Engineer
  • Product Development Manager
  • Research and Development Chemist
  • Chemical Laboratory Assistant
  • Formulation Chemist
  • Production Manager
  • Program Officer
  • Physician
  • Certification Specialist 
  • Project Manager
  • Environmental Business Intelligance Analyst
  • Research Engineer
  • Environmental Chemist
  • Public Health Sanitarian
  • Application Engineer
  • Brewer
  • Rotation Engineer
  • Regulatory Director

Where Do UM Chemistry Graduates Work?

UM graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry work for a variety of private industry employers, government agencies and research institutions. Some employers of UM Chemistry graduates include:

  • Fractyl
  • Applied Materials
  • CDM Smith
  • Micron Technology
  • University of Washington
  • National Science Foundation
  • Montana Department of Transportation
  • U.S. Forest Service
  • Rgenta Therapeutics
  • BioCheck, Inc.
  • Where Food Comes From, Inc.
  • Alliance Technical Group
  • Ahlstorm
  • Sanofi
  • Boeing
  • Xtant Medical
  • Bausch + Lomb
  • U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Tetra Tech
  • GSK
  • KBI Biopharma
  • Pfizer

What is the Average Salary for Chemistry Graduates?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median annual wage for chemists was $91,240 in May 2025. Overall employment of chemists is projected to grow 7 percent from 2025 to 2035, much faster than the average for all occupations.

UM chemist Dong Wang poses with a molecule model

UM Chemist Earns $1.2M NIH Grant

UM Chemistry Associate Professor Dong Wang recently earned a $1.2 million grant that may lead to new pharmaceutical drug-design strategies.

Chemistry Professor Earns NIH Grant
Students learn chemistry, microbiology and laboratory science behind the fermentation process in UM's Brewing Science class

A Beer Made by Grizzlies, For Grizzlies

Brewing Science Class Develops Recipe to Honor Alumni Anniversary
UM’s Brewing Science Class, which is part of a six-class certificate in the Department of Chemistry in UM’s College of Science, originally developed the recipe for 1901, a new light, hop-forward beer, commissioned for the University of Montana Alumni Association’s 125th anniversary.
Chemistry Students Produce 1901 Beer

Explore Classes in the Chemistry Major

The coursework required to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry at UM provides the foundational education in chemistry students need to become professional chemists while also preparing students for graduate study in most areas of chemistry. 

See all classes for the bachelor's degree in Chemistry.