Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Seek scientific understanding

When you study chemistry at Bridgewater, you’ll have a strong understanding of all the basic areas of chemistry (analytical, organic, inorganic, physical, and biochemical). You’ll perform independent research under the guidance of our faculty and present your findings.

Are you interested in a career in the health fields such as pharmacy or medical school? Or are you interested in a career in chemistry research or in the biotechnology field? Our faculty will help you achieve your career goals.

As a biochemistry or chemistry major, you will have the opportunity to do research with our faculty in the many different areas of chemistry. Many of our students also complete summer internships at major universities and national research laboratories, and you’ll have help finding and applying for one of these competitive opportunities. At Bridgewater, you’ll work with a variety of different instruments to gain the skills that will help make you employable or graduate school ready.

Biochemistry Major

As a hybrid of traditional biology and chemistry majors, this exciting field of study can launch you into graduate school or into many professional programs.

Chemistry Major

Build on an understanding of general principles to specialize in the different areas of chemistry. Perform research and present your findings.

Chemistry Minor

The chemistry minor allows non-chemistry majors to personalize their studies in chemistry beyond the foundational courses.

Pre-Pharmacy

If you are interested in attending pharmacy school, you should complete a rigorous schedule of chemistry, biology and general education courses at BC.

Chemistry Facilities

Located on the third floor of the McKinney Center for Science and Mathematics, the chemistry department maintains a well-equipped laboratory of chemical instrumentation.

Chemistry and Biochemistry Faculty

Students will learn from faculty who have specialties that include analytical chemistry, biochemistry, environmental chemistry, physical chemistry and more.

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Questions? Contact Us!

Dr. Ellen Mitchell, Department Chair
540-828-5635
emitchel@bridgewater.edu