Ignite Your Future in Industrial Chemistry
In the Industrial Chemistry program at Ferris State University, you’ll gain the hands-on
skills to launch a successful career in the chemical, pharmaceutical, or manufacturing
industries. Through extensive lab experience, safety training, and applied coursework
in organic, analytical, and physical chemistry, you’ll develop the technical expertise
employers are looking for. With 100% job placement and the option to focus your studies
in manufacturing or fermentation, you’ll graduate ready to make an immediate impact
as a chemist, analyst, or technician.
CAREER-READY SKILLS

Graduate ready to work from day one. With focused safety training, technical coursework,
and an internship experience, you’ll enter the workforce with the knowledge and confidence
to make an immediate impact.
REAL-WORLD LAB EXPERIENCE

Gain extensive, hands-on training in Ferris State’s advanced chemistry labs. You’ll
practice real industrial processes, participate in the one-day manufacturing simulation,
and learn how to manage projects just like in a professional lab setting.
100% JOB PLACEMENT

Join a program with a 100% job placement rate. You'll find rewarding careers in chemical,
pharmaceutical, plastics, and materials industries, often earning job offers before
graduation from internship experiences.
FLEXIBLE CAREER PATHS

Choose a concentration in Manufacturing or Fermentation to tailor your degree to your
goals. Whether you’re interested in optimizing production, developing new materials,
or improving product quality, your degree opens doors to a wide range of career opportunities.
Program Details

What You Will Study

Your work in industrial chemistry will transform how materials, medicines, and everyday
products are made. As an Industrial Chemistry student at Ferris State, you’ll study
the science behind large-scale chemical production and learn to solve real-world challenges
in manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and materials development. Through advanced coursework
and extensive lab experience, you’ll build the technical and analytical skills needed
for a successful career in chemistry and applied science.
- Organic, analytical, physical, and biological chemistry
- Industrial chemical processes and thermodynamics
- Instrumental analysis and reaction engineering
- Chemical safety, health, and environmental regulations
- Quality control, testing, and process optimization
- Manufacturing and fermentation technology
- Applied data analysis and problem solving
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