Chemistry

Program Statement

This program is designed for students who plan to transfer to 4-year institutions and major in Chemistry or a related field. Students graduating from Bristol Community College with an Associates in Science with Chemistry concentration will be qualified for entry-level employment in a chemistry-related career.

Program Information

• This program is designed to prepare students for transfer to 4-year institutions to major in Chemistry or a chemistry-related field and will give them the necessary skill sets for employment as an Associate Scientist I or Chemistry Laboratory Technician.
• Students take transferable General Studies courses (up to 24 credits), as well as Laboratory-Intensive Science Elective courses in their area of interest.
• After completion of the degree program, students will have a strong foundation in Chemistry that prepares them to be successful in their next program of study or career.

After Bristol

• With an Associates in Science - Life Sciences Chemistry degree, students will be able to transfer to 4-year institutions with a solid background in Chemistry, which allows them to take upper level chemistry classes.
• Graduates will have the necessary skill sets to seek employment as an Associate Scientist I or Chemistry Laboratory Technician.
• Bristol participates in the statewide MassTransfer program and has developed many program-to-program transfer articulation agreements which guarantee admission and credit transfer. For a complete listing of eligible MassTransfer programs, current Bristol articulation agreements, and to complete an A2B Program Search, visit the Transfer Services website to review which credits will be transferred and applied to your degree. 

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: 

1. Analyze and apply basic chemistry principles
2. Apply the scientific method to solve problems of scientific nature
3. Perform laboratory experiments following the general laboratory safety guidelines
4. Use computer software applications as necessary for solving chemical problems
5. Prepare scientific reports orally or in written form
6. Solve quantitative chemical problems using the method of dimensional analysis