Course Overview

The Chemistry degree program at Elmira College is designed to help you become an independent thinker ready to pursue new ideas and seek the answers to big questions. As a Chemistry student, you will enjoy engaging, hands-on research opportunities. Plus, you’ll work alongside experienced professors and faculty who are experts in their fields. The program curriculum includes coursework across all branches of chemistry, with elective options to allow you to specialize in your studies. Throughout the chemistry program, you’ll also build vital skills — such as writing, public speaking, quantitative reasoning, and teamwork — that will aid you in whatever career paths you pursue. Students with bachelor’s degrees in Chemistry are highly employable in various fields. At Elmira, our Chemistry major has four concentrations designed for different career goals. In addition to our General Education concentration, our Health Sciences concentration prepares students for medical, dental, veterinary, or related programs. Our Professional Chemistry concentration prepares students for graduate school in chemistry or employment in the industry. Finally, our unique Medicinal Plant Chemistry concentration prepares students for jobs in the growing fields of drug discovery, natural product analysis, and production of plant-based consumer products. No matter which concentration you pursue, you will enjoy opportunities for real-world research and in-depth studies to boost your skills and build a foundation for a lifelong career.

General Eligibility

Describe, explain, and integrate fundamental concepts underlying accounting, finance, management, marketing, and economics

Use the information to support business processes and practices, such as problem analysis and decision-making.

Apply quantitative skills to help analyze and solve business problems and to take advantage of business opportunities

Apply oral and written communication skills

Describe and explain the ethical and social responsibilities of accountants in ensuring the integrity of financial information

Develop an understanding of internal control issues and the effects of the regulatory environment on financial reporting

Apply knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and managerial accounting theories to business organizations, state and local governments, and nonprofit organizations

Apply knowledge of federal tax laws and procedures to individuals and businesses

Part Time Work Details

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Language Requirement

• Average Entrance Score; 6.5 for IELTS; 85 for TOEFL; 1200 for SAT; 24 for the ACT; 300 for GRE.