Academic Overview

The mission of the Department of Chemistry is to provide a general knowledge of chemistry for the student desiring a liberal arts education. Chemistry offers to the liberal arts student an appreciation and understanding of great discoveries, laws, and theories that relate to the composition of matter. It also offers an insight into and training in the type of reasoning which brought about these discoveries. In the Department of Chemistry we offer students an opportunity to be involved in scientific research using modern instrumentation and methods. We provide opportunities for students to analyze their research results and make presentations within the University community and to the larger scientific community, thus providing training in the logical analysis and interpretation of research results and the written and oral communication of these results.

Distinctives of the Chemistry Department

The Professional Chemistry major at Lipscomb is approved by the Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society. Our department provides the chemistry background necessary for all medically-related studies as well as
for graduate study in chemistry and related fields.

Applied Chemistry or Applied Biochemistry Major
This major is oriented towards pre-professional students and liberal arts students who do not plan to do graduate work in chemistry. The program consists of a core program in chemistry along with studies in special interest areas. This degree provides a background for students entering medically-related professions such as medicine, osteopathic medicine, podiatric medicine, dentistry, chiropractic, pharmacy, and others. Students receiving this degree are prepared for graduate work in chemistry-related professions.

Off-Campus Study Opportunities
Chemistry students may participate in the several study abroad options offered by Lipscomb University, including study offered through the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. We strongly encourage our students to participate in Summer Undergraduate Research Opportunities offered at all of the major research universities in the United States. Stipends are available from the National Science Foundation.

Professional Organizations
Students are encouraged to be members of the Lipscomb University chapter of the Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society.