Chemistry, B.S.
Program Snapshot
122–125 Credits
With New York Tech’s Chemistry, B.S. program, solve chemical problems with the latest technology and modern approaches. Kickstart your career in medical research, chemical engineering, manufacturing, environmental protection, and more through this technology-infused educational and research experience.
Why Major in Chemistry at New York Tech?
Build a foundation in general and organic chemistry, quantitative and instrumental analysis, biochemistry, and more. Tailor your degree to your interests through electives such as environmental chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry, and computational chemistry.
Upon graduation, you will be prepared to enter numerous chemistry-related fields, including the pharmaceutical or petrochemical industries, government or academic research, and the health professions.
Choose to add a concentration in pharmaceutical sciences for a career-centered education in the pharmaceutical field learning about drug discovery and development, how pharmaceuticals work in the body, and how they are manufactured. Be ready to apply for graduate or doctorate programs in pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences, clinical and experimental therapeutics, toxicology, and related disciplines.
Interested in becoming a teacher? Our Accelerated (4+1) program offers you the opportunity to earn your teaching certificate at an accelerated rate. Earn your Chemistry, B.S. and your Adolescent Education, M.A.T. in just five years.
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What You’ll Learn
Take courses in progressive levels of general chemistry, organic chemistry, quantitative and instrumental analysis, physical chemistry, biochemistry, physics, and mathematics, plus a range of electives.
Work in our state-of-the-art research laboratories, conducting research side-by-side with highly skilled faculty in areas such as synthetic and medicinal chemistry, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics.
Customize Your Studies
Pharmaceutical Sciences Concentration
Take specialized coursework in pharmaceutical chemistry, drug discovery, anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology to prepare for high-demand jobs such as research scientist, medicinal chemist, and laboratory technician in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and government settings.
Pre-Medical Studies
Not all pre-med students major in biology or chemistry. Even if you choose to major in fine arts or interdisciplinary studies at New York Tech, you can still incorporate the courses required to prepare you for medical school.
Advanced Research Core
For students interested in a deeper research experience, you can participate in applications-oriented, graduate-level research projects with faculty in the New York Tech College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM).
Internships & Research Opportunities
Spend your summer in an intensive research environment, gaining valuable experience and connections at prestigious universities, research centers, and government laboratories across the country. Many opportunities are paid.
Labs and Facilities
Theobald Science Center on Long Island is a hub for transformative, hands-on education and introductory and advanced research with state-of-the-art laboratories and technology.
Accelerated (4+1) Dual Degree
Earn your high school teaching certification at an accelerated pace with New York Tech’s 4+1 Program, obtaining both your undergraduate and graduate degrees in just five years.
Stats & Rankings
Top 10%
Return on Investment over 20, 30, and 40 years
Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce
99%
First-time, full-time, degree-seeking New York Tech students receiving some form of financial aid
#5
Best Colleges for Veterans – Regional Universities (North)
U.S. News & World Report, 2025
Career & Salary Outlook
New York Tech’s hands-on curriculum using the latest technology and cutting-edge research prepares you for a flexible and lucrative career.
Job Growth
Employment of environmental scientists and specialists is projected to grow six percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. (BLS)
Employment of biochemists and biophysicists is projected to grow seven percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations. (BLS)
Employers & Internships
- Columbia University Irving Medical Center
- NuBiyota LLC
- Columbia University
- New Jersey Institute of Technology
Career Options
- Biochemist
- Chemical Engineer
- Environmental Scientist
- Laboratory Researcher
- Stereochemist
Salary Projections
The median annual wage for biochemists and biophysicists was $107,460 in May 2023. (BLS)
The median annual wage for chemical engineers was $112,100 in May 2023. (BLS)
Program Details
Learn more about the Chemistry, B.S. program, including admission requirements, how to apply, and scholarship/funding opportunities.
The Chemistry, B.S. follows our general admission requirements.
To apply, please submit the following:
- Completed online application
- $50 nonrefundable application fee
- Copies of transcripts for all prior high school- and college-level work
- Two letters of recommendation
- A brief essay on an assigned topic
You may also submit standardized test scores, but they are not required for this degree.
Where you finish is more important than where you begin. Our generous transfer credit policy and dedicated transfer advisors make it easy to continue your journey at New York Tech and maximize your career opportunities.
New York Tech offers scholarships based on your academic achievements and potential. Most awards are renewable if you continue to meet eligibility requirements, making a significant difference in your total cost of attendance.
International F-1 students who successfully complete this degree program are eligible for an additional 24-month STEM OPT extension to work in the U.S. in an area directly related to their area of study immediately upon completing the customary 12-month post-completion Optional Practical Training (OPT).
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