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Why Choose Chemistry at WIU?

• Student training by faculty on modern instrumentation used in industry, academia, and government laboratories
• Individualized research experience provides students with relevant work experience
• Over 100 students have in recent years published research articles as coauthors with chemistry faculty
• Build an impressive resume necessary for successful job placement and acceptance to graduate, pharmacy, dental, and medical schools
• Potential for travel to state, regional, national, and international conferences to present research, establishing career networks with leading academic, government and industry laboratories
• Specialize in chemistry, biochemistry or pharmacy and be prepared plan for a career in chemical, biotechnological, biomedical, clinical, food, agricultural, environmental, or pharmacology
• The best Forensic Chemistry program in the State of Illinois with the most comprehensive degree program encompassing all aspects of forensic chemistry including crime scene investigation (CSI)
• Hands on research experience available for each individual student provides relevant  work experience by the time of graduation, and establishes an important network for career success.
• Develop cutting edge laboratory skills that will provide employment opportunities in crime labs as well as the ability to pursue biotechnological, chemical, clinical, food, environmental, and pharmaceutical careers

Western Illinois University

1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455 USA

Phone: (309) 298-1414
info@wiu.edu