Chemistry and Physics

External view of Meier Hall

Chemistry and physics at Salem State University educates chemists who are ready for employment or graduate school. We offer chemistry majors programs in various tracks, including a biochemistry concentration and a BS degree approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS).

Students can perform undergraduate research with our faculty. The department also operates the Collins Observatory which has open public viewings on clear Monday nights. Our graduates have gone on to careers at General Electric, Osram Sylvania, Genetics Institute, and Waters Corporation. Others are working on graduate degrees at Penn State, USC, Brandeis, Brown, Tufts, and RPI. Other graduates are in medical school, veterinary school, and physician’s assistant programs.

Degree Programs

Undergraduate Degrees and Concentrations

Minors

Certificates and Licensure Programs

  • Licensure Only, Secondary Science

    Licensure
    Graduate

    The licensure-only secondary science program prepares students who have already completed their bachelor's degree in a STEM field for teaching careers in secondary science. New teachers in STEM fields are in critical demand across the state. The program offers a pathway to initial licensure in a range of secondary science/STEM areas, including biology (grade 8-12), chemistry (grade 8-12), earth science (grade 8-12), general science (grade 5-8), and mathematics/science (grade 5-8).

    Learn more about the Licensure in Licensure Only, Secondary Science.

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Viking Spotlight

Headshot of Michael Bates, a 2009 Salem State Chemistry and Physics alum.

Viking Spotlight

Chemistry and Physics Alum Michael Bates '09

“My chemistry and physics degree was a gateway to graduate school and a career as a research and development scientist. After graduating from Salem State in 2009, I pursued a PhD in chemistry with a focus on electrochemistry and materials science at Northeastern University. I received my PhD in 2015.”

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Contact Us

Department Chair: Dr. Changqing Chen

Chemistry and Physics

978.542.7633
Meier Hall, North Campus
Office: Room 404
Mailing Address:
352 Lafayette St.
Salem, MA 01970
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