Chemistry That Takes You Further
Question. Experiment. Discover. LaGrange's Chemistry program builds the lab skills, scientific reasoning, and professional school preparation to take you further — in medicine, research, industry, and beyond.
The program is built around hands-on laboratory work, close faculty mentorship, and the scientific reasoning that professional schools and research careers demand.
Hands-On Lab Work
Students perform experiments that examine matter at its most fundamental level — developing the laboratory technique and scientific reasoning that graduate programs and professional schools expect.
Entrance Exam Preparation
The Chemistry major provides strong preparation for the chemistry and chemical principles portions of the MCAT, PCAT, and DAT, the three national entrance exams for medical, pharmacy, and dental school.
Faculty Mentorship
Faculty mentors guide students through coursework, lab work, and career planning — including preparation for professional school applications and research opportunities.
Where Graduates Go
A Chemistry degree from LaGrange opens doors across health professions, research, and industry.
Career paths include
- Clinical Chemist
- Pharmacologist
- Environmental Scientist
- Chemical Engineer
- Food Science Researcher
- Science Educator
Why Chemistry at LaGrange?
- 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio — small classes, direct mentorship
- Strong preparation for MCAT, PCAT, and DAT entrance exams
- Pairs naturally with Biochemistry, Biology, and pre-professional majors