Chemistry
About This Program
The Chemistry program at Miles College gives you a rigorous and well-rounded education rooted in the liberal arts tradition that prepares you for a scientific or professional career, as well as for graduate school. You’ll leave Miles with a strong foundation in the major subfields of chemistry, including organic, inorganic, analytical, physical, and biochemistry.
At Miles, you’ll learn in small classes from professors who are actively conducting their own research. They bring deep scientific knowledge, technical skills, and practical experience into the classroom, and give you the individual support you need to succeed. Whether you're planning to enter the workforce or continue your education when you graduate, the Chemistry program at Miles gives you professional confidence to thrive in today’s dynamic scientific landscape.
Program Highlights
- Work in modern labs: Our laboratories are equipped with industry-relevant instrumentation, including spectroscopy, chromatography, and electrochemical analysis tools.
- Conduct your own research projects and engage in real-world scientific inquiry under the close mentorship of faculty.
- Receive one-on-one mentorship from faculty in a supportive learning environment.
- Network with other students regionally and nationally, and with science professionals across the country.
Outside the Classroom
As a chemistry major at Miles College, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to work in the lab as part of your coursework. Other opportunities beyond the classroom include:
Internships at local laboratories through Miles College partnerships.
Summer research experiences at universities and colleges around the country.
Opportunities to present your research at regional and national scientific conferences, such as the Abercrombie Symposium, and engage with professional organizations.
A special program for high-performing first-generation and low-income students: The McNair Research Scholar Program prepares you to continue your studies in graduate school. Read more about the MRSP.
Course Highlight
General Chemistry in Action
Have you ever wondered why soda fizzes, how fireworks explode in color, or what makes chocolate melt in your mouth? This course takes you beyond the textbook to explore the fascinating chemistry that powers the world around you. From crafting bath bombs to analyzing mystery substances, this course turns theory into hands-on discovery. You’ll uncover the molecular secrets behind everyday materials, energy transformations, and even your own body’s chemical reactions. Through interactive experiments, creative projects, and real-world applications, you’ll see how chemistry connects to art, medicine, food, the environment, and technology.
Careers in Chemistry
Graduates of the Miles College Chemistry program have gone on to pursue advanced degrees in chemistry, biomedical science, pharmacy, and medicine at prestigious graduate schools. You can also enter the workforce after you graduate in a number of careers that are known for job stability and good salaries. Roles in the private and public sector include:
- Educator
- Chemist
- Environmental scientist
- Forensic scientist
- Lab technician
- Chemical technician
- Other chemical-industry roles
Accreditation
Miles College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate degrees.