Jan. 28-30 Virtual Operations, Campus Remains Closed

Bowie State University will continue with virtual operations for all classes and office operations through Friday, January 30, 2026. The campus will be closed to all non-essential personnel, and all campus activities are canceled. All buildings except residence halls and the dining hall will be closed. Essential personnel should report on time. This is due to the extended time required to clear the extensive snow and ice accumulation on campus. University crews are making every effort to resume campus operations, as a safe return to in-person learning and work remains our top priority. Only essential personnel and residential students are permitted access to the campus through Jan. 30. For more information, please visit BowieState.edu/weather. 

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Chemistry Major

What You'll Learn

Through a combination of lectures and inquiry-based laboratory activities, students study foundational areas required for forensics, pre-pharmacy and computational chemistry. Cutting-edge research and instructional labs in the Center for Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Nursing provide the resources students need to prepare for success.

As a chemistry major, you will:

  • Explore major concepts and theoretical principles in organic, inorganic, analytical and physical
  • Master scientific research techniques by conducting experiments, analyzing data, interpreting results and employing safe laboratory practices.
  • Evaluate scientific information using state-of-the-art equipment including, but not limited to a nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectrometer, X-ray diffraction system and biochemical instrumentation.