Major: Chemistry

Location: CT, United States

Course; Grading: CHEM 3189; Graded: A-F
Course co-requisites; Grading: N/A; N/A
Possible number of credits: One – Three
Course prerequisites: One of the Following: CHEM 1127Q, CHEM 1137Q, CHEM 1147Q, A/P credit for general chemistry
Minimum class standing and GPA: Sophomore: 2.00/4.00
Academic work requirement: Original investigation carried on by student under the guidance of a staff member. The student is required to submit a brief report at the end of each semester.
Can non-majors receive credit? Yes; please see description, or contact major/department directly for possible restrictions.
Internship is a graduation requirement for
this program:
No
When course is offered: Spring, Summer, Fall
Additional information: Student must contact Dr. Leadbeater well before the planned internship to discuss its suitability. Three laboratory hours for each credit. May be repeated for credit.
Department internship information:
https://chemistry.uconn.edu/undergraduate/research/

 

Sample internship opportunities for Chemistry majors:
Laboratory Technician, Preparative Chemist, Quality Management Assistant, Medical Technologist, Aquatic Researcher, Manufacturing Intern

Sample organizations where Chemistry majors have interned:
Henkel, King Industries, Pfizer, Sun Products, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Travelers, U.S. Pharmacopeia, UConn Health Center, University of Connecticut, Yale New Haven Hospital

Ways to find an internship:
Internships can be found on Handshake, or through online resources found at career.uconn.edu/experiential-learning.

For more information about internship policies in this department, please contact:
Nicholas Leadbeater, Undergraduate Program Director
CHEM A-310
nicholas.leadbeater@uconn.edu
860-486-5076

internships@uconn.edu
career.uconn.edu
860-486-3013

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