Chemistry
Associate Degree

Why Major in Chemistry at NCC?

Blaze your trail with an Associate in Science (AS) in Chemistry degree from Northampton Community College (NCC). Cultivate a broad understanding of chemistry—everything we can touch, taste, see and smell—as you prepare to transfer to a four-year institution and pursue career opportunities in industry, education, medicine, forensics, agriculture and more.

Study on our Bethlehem or Pocono campus to expand your understanding of science, collaborate with peers and advisors, and plan for a rewarding future.

Hands-On Laboratory Experience

The Northampton Community College chemistry program centers around practical learning using top-of-the-line equipment, including our UV-Vis spectrophotometer, gas chromatograph and infrared spectrophotometer. When you step into the lab, you’ll launch toward a more meaningful understanding of your classroom study of topics like physics, organic chemistry and even calculus. These real-world experiences equip you for the demands of a chemistry bachelor’s degree program and the high-energy career opportunities that will follow it!

Transferring After NCC

At NCC, we ensure that your transition to a four-year degree program runs as smoothly as possible. Connect with your advisor to narrow down your list of potential transfer programs, then collaborate with your academic advisor to choose electives that align with your target degree program. The chemistry major prepares you to thrive in a wide range of specializations, including:

• Pre-medical and medical school
• Pre-pharmacy and pharmacy school
• Biotechnology
• Biochemistry
• Chemical biology
• Chemistry (organic, physical, analytical, forensic, inorganic and more)

Why start your education at NCC? Here, you save thousands of dollars per year compared to the first two years of a four-year degree program. You receive personalized support that accelerates your professional and academic development.

What You’ll Learn in This Program?

Establish competitive proficiency in general chemistry, organic chemistry, physics, calculus and engineering through hands-on laboratory study. Learn at the same pace as you would in the first two years of a four-year chemistry bachelor’s degree: interrogate principles from thermodynamics to organic synthesis; forge your understanding of chemistry at the intersection of physics and math, earth and environmental sciences, and biology and medicine; and gain experience using state-of-the-art instruments.

Tuition and Financial Aid

NCC offers one of the state’s most affordable community college chemistry programs, with low tuition and fees and robust scholarship and financial aid opportunities. These measures help ensure that your education is accessible and provide a high return on investment in your career or transfer program.