A study of the composition and properties of matter, chemistry exists at the crossroads of geology, physics, and biology. That makes a chemistry degree a natural choice for any student who possesses a general love of science—pretty much wherever you look, there's chemistry to be done! Study at MTSU includes traditional areas—analytical, biochemistry, organic, inorganic, and physical—as well as computational, polymer, medicinal, and environmental chemistry.

To study chemistry is to prepare for any number of careers, many of which do not necessarily involve lab coats and flasks. Examples include :

• Agricultural scientist
• College professor
• Crime lab analyst
• Environmental health specialist
• Food scientist technician
• Forensic chemist
• Hydrologist
• Industrial hygienist
• Pharmaceutical sales representative
• Product tester
• Quality assurance manager
• Science lab technician
• Toxicologist
• Water purification chemist