Chemistry

This physical science owes its origins to the Renaissance period, where earlier alchemists blended elements of metallurgy, philosophy, astrology, astronomy and medicine into the mystical pursuit of turning base metals into gold. Long before the year dot, our ancestors were unknowingly using the principles of chemistry to craft pottery and glazes, ferment beer and wine, extract chemicals from plants for medicine, and make alloys such as bronze.

Chemistry is sometimes called the central science because it links mathematics to physics, biology to medicine, and earth sciences to the environment. It helps us understand both basic and applied scientific disciplines at a fundamental level. For example, chemistry explains how plants grow (botany), how atmospheric ozone is formed (ecology) and how to collect DNA evidence at a crime scene (forensics). This is all important stuff.

Studying chemistry abroad gives you a unique and well-rounded educational experience, combining academic learning with cultural immersion, personal growth, and exposure to different scientific practices. It can significantly enrich your understanding of the field and open up a world of possibilities for your future career.

World Endeavors offers scholarships. You can usually also apply your financial aid and even some of your home university scholarships to your study abroad program, though you will need to verify this with your home university. Additionally, we encourage you to explore external scholarship opportunities specific to chemistry students studying abroad.

Studying chemistry abroad provides you with a global perspective in this stimulating field of science, exposure to different scientific methodologies, and valuable networking connections, all of which can benefit your future career. You will also gain a diverse network of new colleagues and friends, which is obviously good for the soul, but will also expand your global perspective.