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With a minor in chemistry, you get to consider the nature of matter and its transformation and interaction with energy. Your course work will place you at the forefront of scientific and medical research in industry, government, and academia. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared for work in a variety of industries, from government labs responsible for testing food, air, and water quality to private industries seeking new sources of energy.
Declaring a minor allows you to explore other areas of interest and make interdisciplinary connections. With a background and training in chemistry, you can set yourself apart for careers in the medical and health-care related fields, such as a chemical technician, lab manager, biochemist, or teacher. A chemistry minor is also helpful for anyone who wants to practice patent law, for instance, or conduct research in state-of-the-art medical labs.
The program information listed here reflects the approved curriculum for the 2024–25 academic year per the Brooklyn College Bulletin. Bulletins from past academic years can be found here.
A program of 12 credits of advanced electives in chemistry each completed with a grade of C- or higher. Each course must be completed at Brooklyn College and must have three or more credits. The two-credit organic chemistry laboratory courses (Chemistry and Biochemistry 3512 / 3522) may be applied in conjunction with their corresponding lecture courses (Chemistry and Biochemistry 3511 / 3521).
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Brooklyn College is an integral part of the cultural and artistic energy of New York City. Our faculty members in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offer incomparable expertise and tremendous talent, and each brings a unique perspective to their teaching and mentoring in and out of the classroom.
