NNU's Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry is a multidisciplinary degree focusing on broad chemistry fundamentals. Students may choose an emphasis area in general chemistry, bio-chemistry, environmental chemistry, or pre-medical chemistry. To make sure the student’s education includes much more than a textbook, NNU professors focus on hands-on learning in labs and offer summer research opportunities with professor-student collaboration, allowing students to begin to participate in this field throughout their academic careers. This degree prepares students to enter careers based on chemistry in industry, medicine, research, academics, and forensics.