Undergraduate

Chemistry

The chemistry program at Assumption organizes courses to establish a foundation in the basic areas of organic and inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, biochemistry, and analytical chemistry. You will develop an understanding of the unity of chemistry by relating these basic areas to each other and to other scientific disciplines.

Chemistry Program

Program Tracks Available

Major, Minor


Admission Deadline

Early Decision: November 15

Early Action: November 15

Early Action II: December 15

Regular Decision: March 15 (Preferred status deadline)

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Degrees Offered

B.A., B.S.


School

D'Amour College of Liberal Arts and Sciences


Department

Department of Biological and Physical Sciences

Program Contact

Brian K. Niece, Ph.D

Department Chair, Biological and Physical Sciences, Professor of Chemistry
508-767-7209 Testa Science Center - Room 209

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Program Curriculum

Faculty


Experiential Learning

Learn the Skills Employers Seek

Faculty/Student Research

The Assumption curriculum encourages scholarly and real-world experience. With hands-on research conducted alongside faculty mentors, students gain a depth of knowledge and skills that lead to professional success and personal fulfillment.

Study Abroad

At Assumption University, the world is your classroom. Students can study and explore abroad in over 50 places from Vienna to England, South Africa, and even our own campus in historic, yet modern, Rome, Italy. Assumption’s study abroad program offers culture, history, and a living classroom for all.

Internships

Assumption starts planning for your future the day you arrive on campus. Our Career Development and Internship Center helps students secure exciting and fulfilling internships where you’ll apply knowledge obtained in the classroom in a professional setting, preparing for a future career or additional study. Assumption connects students to internship opportunities in corporations, government agencies, research hospitals, non-profit organizations, and more.

Assumption's Rome Campus

At Assumption's campus in Rome, Italy, the city and the country become your classroom through daily and weekend-long excursions throughout "the eternal city" and the Italian countryside. This unique study abroad experience will enrich your academic and cultural pursuits as you walk in the footsteps of emperors and gladiators then enjoy delectable Italian cuisine or perhaps a cappuccino after class in a local cafe. (Did you know that your financial aid follows you to Rome?)

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Career Paths

Abbott Bioresearch Center

Aventis Pharmaceuticals

Biogen Idec

Eli Lilly and Company

Genzyme

Hasbro Children’s Hospital

Massachusetts General Hospital

Mosaic Technologies

Pfizer

Waters Corporation

Natalia Kaczor

Chemistry 2020
Research & Development / Quality Control Intern, Randolph Products

Assumption provides opportunities to form relationships that can be pivotal in your career.

From the moment you step on campus, join clubs, expand your social horizons, and do not be afraid to network and attend school functions. Assumption is your home away from home so try new things and have fun because these four years fly by faster than you expect!
Zachary Shepard

Chemistry 2018
Research and Teaching Assistant / Earning a PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Rhode Island

The emphasis that Assumption places on writing has had an enormous impact on my success.

Not many people in the engineering fields can write as well as someone with a liberal arts background and that shows. Through my internships I learned to work independently and problem solve in a lab environment, and got to experience both civil and chemical engineering.
Courtney Deslauriers

Chemistry 2023

The relationships with Assumption faculty have led me to opportunities I never thought possible.

I had the opportunity to work in a chemistry lab at Purdue University with graduate and Ph.D. students to study diffusion with the goal of improving the drug discovery process. I am grateful for the opportunity and hope to continue to do research in my future.
Derek Girouard

Chemistry 2021
Research Assistant, UCONN

I was able take my experience from a teaching lab to a real-world research laboratory setting.

Professor Dix was influential in this by pushing me to apply for the program and then assisting me throughout the application process.

Shining Their Light

Natalia Kaczor

Chemistry 2020
Research & Development / Quality Control Intern, Randolph Products

Assumption provides opportunities to form relationships that can be pivotal in your career.

From the moment you step on campus, join clubs, expand your social horizons, and do not be afraid to network and attend school functions. Assumption is your home away from home so try new things and have fun because these four years fly by faster than you expect!
Zachary Shepard

Chemistry 2018
Research and Teaching Assistant / Earning a PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Rhode Island

The emphasis that Assumption places on writing has had an enormous impact on my success.

Not many people in the engineering fields can write as well as someone with a liberal arts background and that shows. Through my internships I learned to work independently and problem solve in a lab environment, and got to experience both civil and chemical engineering.
Courtney Deslauriers

Chemistry 2023

The relationships with Assumption faculty have led me to opportunities I never thought possible.

I had the opportunity to work in a chemistry lab at Purdue University with graduate and Ph.D. students to study diffusion with the goal of improving the drug discovery process. I am grateful for the opportunity and hope to continue to do research in my future.
Derek Girouard

Chemistry 2021
Research Assistant, UCONN

I was able take my experience from a teaching lab to a real-world research laboratory setting.

Professor Dix was influential in this by pushing me to apply for the program and then assisting me throughout the application process.
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