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Chemistry Pathway
Chemistry is the study of matter—what it is made of, how it behaves, and how it changes. If you are curious about how things work, interested in experimentation, and drawn to questions that can lead to new discoveries, the Chemistry Pathway at Lake Region State College is built for you.
Start Here. Grow Here. Go Anywhere.
From your first semester through transfer, you'll work with faculty advisors who help you stay on track, explore your interests, and prepare for what's next.
Understand Change. Create Possibility.
Chemistry is about more than formulas and reactions. It's about learning how to:
- Understand the substances and processes that shape the world around us
- Ask questions about matter, energy, structure, and change
- Examine evidence through observation, experimentation, measurement, and analysis
- Think critically, solve problems, and communicate scientific ideas clearly
- Connect ideas across chemistry, biology, physics, mathematics, environmental science, and more
Interested in this Pathway?
Have questions or want to learn more? Contact LRSC to get more information about this Pathway and your next steps.
Associate of Science with a Chemistry Transfer Pathway
Build a Foundation for What Comes Next
The Chemistry Pathway leads to an Associate of Science degree with a structured 60-credit plan that develops scientific reasoning, quantitative skills, problem-solving, communication, and a broad academic foundation while preparing you to transfer to a bachelor's program.
You'll complete the general requirements for the Associate of Science while exploring topics such as Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Environmental Science, and related scientific and health disciplines. Your courses can be tailored to your interests and transfer goals.
Where This Pathway Can Lead
Every medicine, material, and chemical reaction tells us something about how our world works. At LRSC, you'll build the knowledge and scientific skills to ask questions, explore possibilities, and take what you learn into whatever comes next.
Explore How Things Work
Build your understanding of matter, energy, reactions, and the processes that shape the world around us.
Put Science Into Practice
Develop skills in experimentation, measurement, analysis, and problem-solving while learning to approach questions from a scientific perspective.
Where This Can Lead
Prepare for bachelor's study and careers in chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, environmental science, forensic science, health professions, and more.
Admission Info
We welcome students from all backgrounds who are looking for a supportive learning environment focused on student success.
Whether you're interested in research, health sciences, environmental science, or another field, LRSC gives you the opportunity to explore where chemistry can take you.
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Tuition & Costs
LRSC offers financial aid opportunities to help make college more affordable. Students may qualify for scholarships, grants, and work-study opportunities.
We are here to help you understand your options and plan in a way that works for you.
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Ready to Get Started?
Turn curiosity into possibility. Explore what chemistry can teach you and where it can take you next.