Physical Chemistry Major

Description: A program that focuses on the scientific study of understanding and predicting the behavior of chemical systems ranging from nuclear particles to atoms, molecules, clusters, biological materials and macroscopic assemblies. Includes instruction in quantum mechanics, spectroscopy, thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, reaction dynamics, group theory, collision theory, and polymer science. Is Physical Chemistry the right major for you?
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Physical Chemistry Major

What Courses Do Physical Chemistry Majors Take?

The required and elective courses you would take for Physical Chemistry majors vary considerably among institutions. Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth of topics you are likely to experience were you to major in this field.