Chemistry

The First Step to a Career In Science

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    Program Duration: 2 Year Program
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    Degree Type: Associate in Science (A.S.)
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    Total Credit Hours: 60
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About This Program

As a chemistry student, you will learn how to use the measuring and analysis equipment in a modern chemistry lab while competently performing routine laboratory tasks. As you progress in the course, you will conduct experiments and solve problems based in general inorganic and organic chemistry principles in order to collect, interpret and communicate scientific data in multiple formats. The Chemistry degree program equips students with the foundation necessary for transfer to at a four-year institution, so you can confidently continue your studies in the chemical or physical sciences field.

The Academic Passport, a policy of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE), guarantees admission to any of the 14 PASSHE universities to a student with an earned AA or AS degree from a Pennsylvania public community college. A university can stipulate that the associate's degree contain at least 30 credits of liberal arts courses. The Academic Passport does not guarantee admission to specific majors.

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Transfer Opportunities

Bloomsburg University

Public university in central Pennsylvania offering diverse programs.

Chestnut Hill College

A private liberal arts college located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, offering a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs.

Drexel University

A private research university in Philadelphia known for co-op programs and innovation.

Rutgers University - Camden

Part of the Rutgers system, offering diverse academic options in Camden, New Jersey.

Temple University

A public research university in Philadelphia, offering diverse programs and a vibrant campus experience.

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Launch Your Career in Chemistry

  • Food Scientists and Technologists est. salary $77,603
  • Chemical Technician est. salary $53,493
  • Soil and Plant Scientists est. salary $73,368
**EMSI Data, 2022; The greater Philadelphia region; a percentage of people in these jobs may have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Career Outlook

$142,236

Median Salary of a Clinical Research Coordinator

940

Number of Jobs in the Region

+310%

10-year Job Outlook in the Region for a Clinical Research Coordinator

Featured Career

Clinical Research Coordinator

Plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. Direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. May evaluate and analyze clinical data.

Starting Pay: $69,268

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Typical Tasks

  • Maintain required records of study activity including case report forms, drug dispensation records, or regulatory forms.
  • Oversee subject enrollment to ensure that informed consent is properly obtained and documented.
  • Monitor study activities to ensure compliance with protocols and with all relevant local, federal, and state regulatory and institutional polices.
  • Record adverse event and side effect data and confer with investigators regarding the reporting of events to oversight agencies.
  • Assess eligibility of potential subjects through methods such as screening interviews, reviews of medical records, and discussions with physicians and nurses.