I wouldn't say it was wrong, just practical, every day P.Chem.. General Chemistry is simplified Inorganic Chem.. I guess it's different in every U. Regards
If you hate "word problems" in math, don't take chem major. If you like to solve a good puzzle and think of word problems as puzzles, you will like the major and do well.
In that case, you should take physics first since it will introduce you to that type of thinking. That's what I did and it helped a lot when I got to general chemistry.
@@sugarC organic chem and synthesis in general is mostly about knowing how to solve puzzles. it's the best approach to take when learning this discipline.
Clayton Day Because chemistry questions, like “word problems” in math, describe a situation and you have to figure out what the concepts are, which equations to use and how to use those equations. It’s a little less straightforward than asking “What is the integral of y=x^2”
Hello. Im a chemistry major and I would like to thank you for making this video. I want to also add some input in terms of the major. Alongside what is mentioned in the video, you also end up taking senior level lab courses. These could be like an advanced ochem, inchem, pchem and achem courses which force you to start to organize yourself in a professional level. These lab courses take multiple days to run, and in the end, you need to present a lab report similar to how a professional published paper would be structured (or at least try too). You might even be asked to do a project in these courses where you would present your work in a poster session where you would practice your scientific communication skills with your peers and teachers.
i study chem major for 3 years and its really hard but u end up be able to understand what chemicals around u and even simple things u will always think different than other peoples
chemical engineering is nothing to do with actual chemistry. you might aswell compare chemical engineering to electrical engineering or something. chemistry is more related to Physics and Biology than Chemical engineering.
I am a highschool senior. I have researched and based on what I researched chemistry has to deal with developing chemicals, fuels, solvents, …etc. Chemical engineering has to deal with making the things chemists do on a grander scale (manufacturing a chemists product to make it readily available).
I'm really considering going into the chemistry field and this video pretty much sealed the deal. It sounds like something I would be really good with, and would enjoy a lot. Thanks for this homie!
@Mr.Zach Starr: Enjoyed your presentation. Worked 36 years in the field: thirteen in Agro-environnental,five in pharmaceutical and twenty in energy/power industries.Ha! When I specialized in P. Chem, I solved multiple problems in the power plant using high school math that even the engineers above me couldn't remember how to solve. Still laughing. But first love was math so I did a second simultaneous major,minor in physics. Chemistry is so universal and all the sevem-figure salaries are in Petroleum. Keep up the good work.
god this is daunting. I'm about to be starting school for this degree. I love science, love to learn how the world works, and like to problem solve....so idk...but boy is it daunting.
@@NikhilDeshpandeSohamDeshpande actually I'd argue there aren't that many exceptions in Chemistry because there aren't that many hard and fast rules. A lot of General Chemistry is "rules" with "exceptions" as a way to introduce basic trends and concepts to people new to the field. But as you delve deeper into the science and learn the mathematics behind those "rules" it becomes clear that General Chemistry is extremely simplified and just doesn't account for deeper concepts. But also, there is a difference between theoretical and experimental Chemistry. "Exceptions" are just an avenue of exploration, proof that there's more to learn because something in the theory doesn't match the experiment. Those 'exceptions' allow us to ask, "why?"
christopher dean oh don’t worry about it their is only basic algebra and depending on the field possibly some calculus but for the most part it’s either easy math or hardly any at all.
Computational Chemistry now plays a huge role in the development of a chemistry degree whereby a student is now taught how to code in order to solve chemical problems using a variety of software packages available
Stick to basics. A lot of ridiculous results appear because of limited knowledge concerning the use of software.Many times the software is flawed and it's up to you to see if the result makes sense.
6:05 A Medical Lab Tech position is achievable in way less time than a Chem Degree. Most community colleges will get you there in 2 years or less. Sometimes high schools offer it alongside Medical Assistant and Medical Billing Programs. Achieving a Chem Degree and becoming a Lab Tech would be overkill.
hey ...please do a video on engineering Physics...like what is it ,,what is curriculum and e.t.c...please do video on engineering Physics...humble request
Nice video, gives a good outlook of the chem major for sure. You got it backwards for the IR spectroscopy tho. You look at the "dips", not at the peaks, to figure out which compund it is.
Can you do a comparison between having a pharmaceutical science degree and a pharmacist degree ? Can a chemist and pharmacist do what a pharmaceutical scientist do ? Thank you!
camelliahearts a pharmacist has a pharmD so like its a doctor you get your undergrad and then take the pcat and go to pharmacy school. Being a pharmacologist is like undergrad and then you can get your masters etc
Fulgar~ Hello! Sorry for the late response, ive just been busy with my lectures and such. Its a complicated answer. I did chose to study chemistry at the school that I mentioned for my first year. Although I was interested in the field of study during high school, I genuinely disliked and more often than not dreaded my time in the field during my first year. Seeing as you are a chem major, you can agree with me that chemistry is a very hit or miss discipline. Its either you love it with a passion or just go by with it. Personally, I didn’t feel like it was the discipline for me. It felt as though I knew absolutely nothing no matter how much I tried, and that I was just not enjoying it overall. Ive decided to try other avenues. Taking a few electives opened up my eyes to different fields of study. Although I do need to take some first year courses in my second year, im currently thinking of switching to a finance or accounting degree. It may take some extra work, but if its something that I can get interested in, than it is worth the time spent. How do you feel about chemistry?
Will achieving a chemistry major be good enough to become a forensic scientist? This is my dream job, not because of the CSI (haven’t seen a single episode) but i’m honestly interested in crime scenes. Will taking a chemistry major be a good idea to the right path or would another major be recommended it.
I will be honest with you Bro. Forensic Sciences is all licences: licensed chemist, toxicology,ballistics,firearms. Get ready, because when the defense attorney sits you on the witness stand,to question why you got a B in Org.Chem. 301 to discredit your knowledge,you had better come up with a really, good answer. Remember ants-in-the-pants
you can major in forensics sciences but if you want to double major chemistry is a good choice. In chemistry you will learn different filtration and reaction techniques to identify chemicals in a crime scene. I’ve taken both classes and there’s some times chemistry can be applied in forensics but not often.
$86,000/year no way. Most jobs pay roughly half of that or less. I routinely tell recruiters to get lost with offers of 15-20 per hour. Also a lot of the jobs are now contract and have no benefits nor job security. Overall I regret majoring in Chemistry and would never allow anyone else in my family to do so.
Ramon Marlow I just graduated and trust me it is a waste of time and resources that could be spent on a more useful major. This major is if you want to further your study(eventually up to PhD) to do research and academia or to teach.
Ramon Marlow From what I have gathered from my research it seems to be a field with an increasing demand however I am not qualified to tell you anymore about this field because my knowledge about it is limited.
@@nicholaicorbie Im a senior in highschool, I plan to major either in chemistry to get a b.s in order to get into dental school. Would you say thats worth it?
Don’t be intimidated!! Of course Chemistry tend to be thought of as hard, but I’m sure there’s going to be a sub field you’ll end up liking! More than anything though, you have to like problem solving
My school Offers a dual degree in chemistry and chemical engineering where you can expect just one more semester to complete both. I really find chemistry to be intimidating but its very interesting, so I don't know if I want to do it or not
I came here because this video came up when I tried to look up a video on the difference between a chemistry emphasis major and a chemistry no-emphasis major for a BS degree and I have yet to actually find something about it. If anyone can explain this to me that would be great and I would appreciate your efforts to the end of time. *Ps - this video was so helpful and now I'm very excited to start studying chemistry in college next year :)*
Can I jump into calculus even Ii have the nayhe knowledge of an 5th or 8 grader, I haven't really counted it up yet, I'm just using khan academy to catch up on subjects I did not fair well at school, I whant to learn physics, chemistry biology if I need a change and in excellent at plb solving, even if I have a slight learning difficulty I still wheng through a mainstream school a public education no holding back.
In Australia, we learn all of what you called gen chem in highschool. I wonder what is taught first year chem here, considering it's what I want to study.
Thats what you also earn in gen chem highschool in america. What he explained for gen chem in college is very broad and is only an overview of college gen chem and is more in depth
But @Zach Star you mentioned in this video multiple times, that if one is interested in pharmaceuticals etc. he should definitly pick biochemistry. My question is, should one also switch his career to a actual biochemistry major/master if he is interested in that kind of stuff? Or asked differently: If a B.Sc. Chemistry decides that he is more interested in pharmaceutical or medical stuff, would you recommend him to change his major or does he risk some hiring oppertunities by "giving up" the chemistry degree?? Please if anyone could give me a advice or something i would be very happy, because this decision is very present now in my life and i am scared of making a mistake :/
Biochem bachelors + pharmacology masters and whatever PhD I find to be the most interesting/relevant in 6 years My goal is to work in drug discovery and help bring new medications/recreational drugs to the world.
I have organophobia, for a moment it make me feel like yeah now I am good in it but after a week, it's like what,? What is Stereochemistry? What is Oxidation and Reduction? What is that? Only thing I can recite is a C+A+R+B+O+N 😢😭...
Great video! I do disagree with the average amount of money a chemist can make. I've seen that figure before and it seems bloated (by roughly 100%). I've got a couple videos on what it's like to actually be a chemist (not just studying chemistry) in case anyone wants to know if it's all worth it in the end.
Yes it’s good. Just make sure you take some anatomy/Physiology electives to make sure med school is really what you want to do. You can go to med school for any major though
switching from 2.5 years of mech eng i am already done all math. 4 calcs/lin alg/ stats and physics and general chem. so i think i am done with the part everyone is worrying about
I love chem more than bio and physics but I'm applying to the uk and am facing a dilemma. if i end up enjoying the niochem modules is it too late to go from chem to biochem or do i have to start directly from biochemistry degree. I love physical and inorganic chem and don't want to give those up in a sense by studying biochem from the start advice?
Should i do a double major with physics and chemistry? Or should I go into biochem? I love studying how small molecules interact with each other to perform huge actions. But I'm also interested in how that happens within the body and how certain chemicals are made and why theyre made (kinda intersted in psych too) and then how and why those chemicals made by the body make us feel certain things even though theyre just different amounts of carbons and hydrogens etc.
@@txtronix5201 I'm starting to think that's what I'm going to do. Go back to get PhD in Chemistry (want the concentration to be in material chemistry but really nuclear chemistry) and pick up at at least an associates if not a bachelor's in computer science (either focusing on both network architecture as well as mostly programming). The results I'm aiming at can be described by my desired "dream" jobs would be to work for organizations focused on current nuclear power plants, the new LFTR reactors and other thorium currently concepts but soon to be the proven built infrastructure, and/or the longer to become proven JET, Wendelstein 7x, and ITER fusion reactor plants. I also would love to teach either college or high school level classes, and do other side contract gigs for food and beverage industry and other material production industries (paint, petroleum, cement, water and sewer utilities, etc.). As those gigs could supplement income, or even become a full time one; and at least keep whatever knowledge and skills up to date.
Aww. That's something I find more interesting is *WHY are so many exceptions. Because when you have an exception you will see that exception followed almost as a separate rule of it's own. Its interesting to me at least :)
Well its because for one to explain stuff in chemistry with less exceptions, one must take Advance Quantum Chemistry classes. And if you take it, you will realize that only the hydrogen atom can be describe with high degree of certainty. All other atoms and molecules would require simulations in the computer. For the layman, exceptions seems the simplest way to explain it because quantum chemistry is mostly Math.
There's actually lots of sciences that have exceptions. Even non-science studies have exceptions, even more that can only be summed up as "because people are unpredictable morons changing from one mood to another, and one fashion idiocy to anther." Like in the case of management; which changes to whatever "Buzzz" word tickles the gentiles of the plutocrats of society and (as boulders rolls down hills) does the same to their immediate hired thugs... I mean executives and high level managers, who then push the nonsense to the rest of the managers and supervisors. Accounting rules change based on tax codes every year; GAP generally changes with the tax codes.... every year. Managerial accounting is different from company to company as there are no really hard fast rules. Really, the only place to find non-exceptions are in mathematics since the idea of math is to construct proofs that are discretely defined and logically consistent theorems. Forget about meteorology or economics... however meteorology is an actual science where economics is more akin to studying a theology.
So in othere words if I decide to do chemistry, physics, engineering biochemistry I need to learn math all the way throught theory books pdf, calculus like the ones one, freebookcenter.net, before even starting my 3 subjecting I’m intrested in?.
Imagine an Aerospace Engineer who doesn’t know basic physic principals. The rocket they build might waste billions of dollars and kill people. Basics are needed for any degree.
Do you think in 2028 chemists will be on demand? That's when I will get my masters. (in 8th grade rn) I'm in love with biochemistry and my advanced math class is pretty easy.
I am a 3rd year Physics major and although it may not directly relate to a job description its a versatile degree that can take me to many places from Engineering to Finance to Software... You get the point but the fact is I'll always be in demand 👌
they are both good and they both include topics that overlap with each other. e.g. Physical Chemistry, nuclear chemistry, Quantum mechanics, Chemical Physics, quantum chemistry etc etc. you can specialise in these sub-fields later.
You mean Ph.D. high school teacher ends up making 7-figure income after working with Colombians, Venezuelans,etc.. Question is: what do you do with all the cash? Bank account in the Cayman Islands anyone?
@@isabellatrejoa because you need to do a PhD to make money, and you will still make less on average than someone with a master's in nursing, engineering, or computer science, unless you find that niche job for which the competition from other PhD holders is fierce! i'm very happy i switched to data science after my chem major. i minored in physics and statistics which helped me switch to the DS field, and i'm now earning $150k per year working from home in my late 30's. basically: 1. a bachelor's in chem will make you a lab tech. 2. a master's will make you a manager of lab techs. 3. a doctorate will give you a decent paying job (if you can actually land the job), and let you do interesting research, but there are honestly better paying career fields, like the ones i just mentioned. i'm not trying to kill your dream; i just want you to know what you're getting into.
Meh, i'd say don't major in chemistry unless you're that 0.1% that will go onwards to grad school in the field. Or maybe want to be a secondary school science teacher, then okay. Else, if you're looking for a real job, this major stinks. Joke is you'll only find opportunities as a lab dishwasher which pays less than a restaurant dishwasher yet you'd be overqualified for that, but somehow it will be very true about the lab dishwasher part when you start looking at entry level jobs. I remember being in tears seeing how a janitor was offering higher pay than entry level chemistry positions. And those who want to go to med school, you're much better off doing a biological science major as it will be so much more helpful and relevant (hint: you have to take all the lower division chemistry courses anyway). If you like math, major in math. If you like physical science, major in physics. If you want to do electronics or work on computers, major in electrical engineering or computer science. Chemistry degree tries to do some of those things but leaves you wanting with very little ability to do anything. Even if you find some entry level chemistry work, there's so little vertical career potential you can have a technician, and that's all you'll ever be, a technician, unless you have advanced post-doc experience (and even then it's hard). Not knocking technicians, since an elevator technician can make 100k, so make sure you go into the right kind of technician field if that's what you want; chemistry ain't it. It's a cute and intriguing subject field, but sort of like a sociology degree of the social sciences that gives you no skills. Just not worth it.
Seriously don't know where did you get those ideas. Physics is even worst for people who want a job as soon as possible... With the chemistry major you can go wherever you want to.. with Chemistry you can go from physics to biology, biotechnology, pharmacology, Environmental science, geology material sciences, food science, chemical engineering quality control, toxicology, legal Chemistry, medical laboratory scientist, bio/remediation, you can even go to medicine school or finance!! (Lot of chemists go to finance because their ability to solve new problems) Seriously I don't know who you are but i'm a chemist and my friends are all working in labs and they are happy with their jobs. Chemistry gives you a lot of skills basically we know the basic physics envolved in the universe (in a fundamental level obviouly) , specially in the matter structure and we can go to Biology more easily than the opposite direction. (Biologists learning Chemistry is harder than chemists learning Biology because previously knowledge) Two of my best friends are in biotechnology and they are chemists. Also I would say Chemistry is the more experimental science so wherever a lab exist , a chemist would probably be there.
This is how science Field is paid. There are less jobs that we could expected. If you want stability and a decent paying , well, do engineering or computational science. You did a purely SCIENCE major for the love of science, nothing more. There are Jobs, but it's competitive, and it will Always be like that. You need Post doc, PhD, etc. If you never think about it , why did you choose a purely science career in the first place?
@@ririsangel there are field in chemistry that are not worth it to get into. But things like biotechnology, chemical biology, materials, and so on are relatively good if you want to get a job as quick as possible.
@@alexrusso5067 Oh my for my school Microbiology and Immunology is one major. If you are good at memorization, then go for it. But nothing is particularly easier. College is hard no matter what major.
Nick T really? i am thinking of being a chemist but some people's comments r scaring me.Is it true that with only BSc u stay low!?how about pharmaceutical chemistry,is it the same, or is it like chemistry major is its father?
Don't listen to these comments I got my B.A in chemistry and a minor in communications going to be working at MedTech in Houston to pursue my career as a sales rep and am going to be able to travel the east coast this summer with a team. the B.A and B.S really in my opinion is just a difference in the how much math and physics you want to go into we all do p chem we all do undergraduate studies and do research for the school, but pharmacy school is totally different if you want to go into pharmaceuticals that's going to be another 3 years of school also if you want to get a degree and go into more school i know people also get degrees in chemistry and go to law school to become chemical paten lawyers theres really an unbelievable amount of paths you can take. I wouldn't get a M.S in chemistry though make yourself unique and sell yourself for whatever job you want to pursue most for example most people with chemistry degrees get a math minor because we are 2 classes away from having that minor but if you want to be successful stick out find what you want to do and apply yourself.
may it be a successful career for u! no,i dont want to enroll in pharmacy school,but as a chemist,if the chem.engineer is the one thats going to do the "scale up",then i want to be the guy working on the lab and supplying them with the core ingredients(new or already existing).bcz i thought if i learn pharm.chem than chem. then maybe i would get a job in pharamceutical comp.,bcz i would be more specialized in it than other chem students.But from what you told me,i can see that i can find p.chem inside chem.so studying chem is better then!
I'm about to graduate with a chem degree.. I did like everything about it until they put you into an inorganic chemistry course. That shit blows. Organic chem is bae
Im assuming you're talking about gen chem, and in that case what he mentioned is entry level chemistry. 1st year chemistry as a chem major is more in depth, and as for the rest, i doubt ochem and pchem were taugjt at that level.
In physical chem and inorganic chem, we learn that everything we learned in the other chem classes is wrong
@@rhealastname266 He is not lying. Makes me wonder why we took gen chem in the first place.
Just over simplified
I wouldn't say it was wrong, just practical, every day P.Chem.. General Chemistry is simplified Inorganic Chem.. I guess it's different in every U.
Regards
Hahahah so true. My organic chem prof even said that what we learn now is proven to be wrong in higher semesters
I was a chem major and Im not sure what this means.
If you hate "word problems" in math, don't take chem major. If you like to solve a good puzzle and think of word problems as puzzles, you will like the major and do well.
In that case, you should take physics first since it will introduce you to that type of thinking. That's what I did and it helped a lot when I got to general chemistry.
What makes chemistry problems similar to "word problems" in math?
@@sugarC organic chem and synthesis in general is mostly about knowing how to solve puzzles. it's the best approach to take when learning this discipline.
Clayton Day Because chemistry questions, like “word problems” in math, describe a situation and you have to figure out what the concepts are, which equations to use and how to use those equations. It’s a little less straightforward than asking “What is the integral of y=x^2”
@@sugarC anachem, phychem and comchem have wide arrays of word problems, too much that they somehow cross each other.
Hello. Im a chemistry major and I would like to thank you for making this video. I want to also add some input in terms of the major. Alongside what is mentioned in the video, you also end up taking senior level lab courses. These could be like an advanced ochem, inchem, pchem and achem courses which force you to start to organize yourself in a professional level. These lab courses take multiple days to run, and in the end, you need to present a lab report similar to how a professional published paper would be structured (or at least try too). You might even be asked to do a project in these courses where you would present your work in a poster session where you would practice your scientific communication skills with your peers and teachers.
Aww man, I wanted to be a chem major but now I’m scared
I was a Chemistry major. It’s definitely hard and requires a lot of work but you can do it !
I'm a science cat and I say go for it.
Brad Frink Yep! Lots of practice problems and you’re good. Concepts usually aren’t too hard.
@@cockdominator9391I love you too
do it! i’m a chem major rn, dont be scared! if you work hard, you’ll get through it :)
i study chem major for 3 years and its really hard but u end up be able to understand what chemicals around u and even simple things u will always think different than other peoples
harder or easier than physics
Can you do a chemical engineering vs chemistry
Rishi Prabhuram except chemical engineering has like 90 percent math and physics and only a tiny bit of chemistry
chemical engineering is nothing to do with actual chemistry. you might aswell compare chemical engineering to electrical engineering or something. chemistry is more related to Physics and Biology than Chemical engineering.
@@kevynlub2655 How about Industrial chemistry or Chemical Technology engineering?
I am a highschool senior. I have researched and based on what I researched chemistry has to deal with developing chemicals, fuels, solvents, …etc.
Chemical engineering has to deal with making the things chemists do on a grander scale (manufacturing a chemists product to make it readily available).
I'm self learning basic chemistry right now. This video is a great eye opener, thank you
I'm really considering going into the chemistry field and this video pretty much sealed the deal. It sounds like something I would be really good with, and would enjoy a lot. Thanks for this homie!
Have you started Undergrad? Hows your experience so far?
How are you doing in life now man
Expect that the average for exams is 50%.
Hahahah forever and no curves
Unless you learn to study
Well, in my high school that's already the normal percentage for tests ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Just study
@Mr.Zach Starr: Enjoyed your presentation. Worked 36 years in the field: thirteen in Agro-environnental,five in pharmaceutical and twenty in energy/power industries.Ha!
When I specialized in P. Chem, I solved multiple problems in the power plant using high school math that even the engineers above me couldn't remember how to solve. Still laughing.
But first love was math so I did a second simultaneous major,minor in physics. Chemistry is so universal and all the sevem-figure salaries are in Petroleum.
Keep up the good work.
ok, but you double majored in math and also minored in physics, which is probably why you got good jobs.
god this is daunting. I'm about to be starting school for this degree. I love science, love to learn how the world works, and like to problem solve....so idk...but boy is it daunting.
hey man, so how are things going? :)
I really do want to be a chemist
Gaming Bros dont.
Gaming Bros make sure u do internships or co-ops and research
Why would you want to research something that has useless rules, considering that it has so many exceptions
Follow your dreams
@@NikhilDeshpandeSohamDeshpande actually I'd argue there aren't that many exceptions in Chemistry because there aren't that many hard and fast rules. A lot of General Chemistry is "rules" with "exceptions" as a way to introduce basic trends and concepts to people new to the field. But as you delve deeper into the science and learn the mathematics behind those "rules" it becomes clear that General Chemistry is extremely simplified and just doesn't account for deeper concepts.
But also, there is a difference between theoretical and experimental Chemistry. "Exceptions" are just an avenue of exploration, proof that there's more to learn because something in the theory doesn't match the experiment. Those 'exceptions' allow us to ask, "why?"
I love your channel and how it explains various majors, keep up the good work!
This video made me nervous for my college.
Same
Don't worry teaching is essential just listen and take notes
M R . G O O D V I B E S that’s great advice
Yeah same, I wanted to do something chemistry but I suck at math so there goes that
christopher dean oh don’t worry about it their is only basic algebra and depending on the field possibly some calculus but for the most part it’s either easy math or hardly any at all.
c/n on 3:29, ir only gives us the functional groups present, not the compound, except when u run it with a standard and compare.
Great video series! Would you please do materials science and engineering?
Computational Chemistry now plays a huge role in the development of a chemistry degree whereby a student is now taught how to code in order to solve chemical problems using a variety of software packages available
Stick to basics. A lot of ridiculous results appear because of limited knowledge concerning the use of software.Many times the software is flawed and it's up to you to see if the result makes sense.
Please do aerospace engineering, Particularly aeronautical.
He asked for Aeronautical, not Astronautical.
Hey thank you for the comment, we are working on getting that one for you. It's in the works thanks for the feedback!
thank you!
6:05 A Medical Lab Tech position is achievable in way less time than a Chem Degree. Most community colleges will get you there in 2 years or less. Sometimes high schools offer it alongside Medical Assistant and Medical Billing Programs. Achieving a Chem Degree and becoming a Lab Tech would be overkill.
but the degree ultimately allows you to branch out, you could go to law school or pursue an MBA. Teaching is always an option
hey ...please do a video on engineering Physics...like what is it ,,what is curriculum and e.t.c...please do video on engineering Physics...humble request
Nice video, gives a good outlook of the chem major for sure.
You got it backwards for the IR spectroscopy tho. You look at the "dips", not at the peaks, to figure out which compund it is.
This is true. I think he was thinking of nmr
But aren’t the “dips” usually just referred to as peaks? That’s how my textbooks have done it at least.
Yes, sometimes, but at 3:31 he points at the spots with maximum transmittance(%)
I'd like you to do Bioengineering, which is what I am studying and very diferent from
Biomedical Engineering contrary to popular belief x)
Thanks
Can you do a comparison between having a pharmaceutical science degree and a pharmacist degree ? Can a chemist and pharmacist do what a pharmaceutical scientist do ? Thank you!
camelliahearts a pharmacist has a pharmD so like its a doctor you get your undergrad and then take the pcat and go to pharmacy school. Being a pharmacologist is like undergrad and then you can get your masters etc
I have a long way to go but i accept the challenge
So I’ve recently been accepted to a fairly prestigious school for Chemistry but I don’t know if I should take it.
What choice did you make?
Asking as a chemistry major at a state university.
Fulgar~ Hello! Sorry for the late response, ive just been busy with my lectures and such. Its a complicated answer.
I did chose to study chemistry at the school that I mentioned for my first year. Although I was interested in the field of study during high school, I genuinely disliked and more often than not dreaded my time in the field during my first year.
Seeing as you are a chem major, you can agree with me that chemistry is a very hit or miss discipline. Its either you love it with a passion or just go by with it.
Personally, I didn’t feel like it was the discipline for me. It felt as though I knew absolutely nothing no matter how much I tried, and that I was just not enjoying it overall.
Ive decided to try other avenues. Taking a few electives opened up my eyes to different fields of study. Although I do need to take some first year courses in my second year, im currently thinking of switching to a finance or accounting degree. It may take some extra work, but if its something that I can get interested in, than it is worth the time spent.
How do you feel about chemistry?
Chemistry is terrible. Don’t do it.
Please do a video on Pharmaceutical science
Steve Huguenin When doing a pharmaceutical chemistry degree. Then you will cover these as a module
Will achieving a chemistry major be good enough to become a forensic scientist? This is my dream job, not because of the CSI (haven’t seen a single episode) but i’m honestly interested in crime scenes. Will taking a chemistry major be a good idea to the right path or would another major be recommended it.
I will be honest with you Bro. Forensic Sciences is all licences: licensed chemist, toxicology,ballistics,firearms.
Get ready, because when the defense attorney sits you on the witness stand,to question why you got a B in Org.Chem. 301 to discredit your knowledge,you had better come up with a really, good answer. Remember ants-in-the-pants
you can major in forensics sciences but if you want to double major chemistry is a good choice. In chemistry you will learn different filtration and reaction techniques to identify chemicals in a crime scene. I’ve taken both classes and there’s some times chemistry can be applied in forensics but not often.
$86,000/year no way. Most jobs pay roughly half of that or less. I routinely tell recruiters to get lost with offers of 15-20 per hour. Also a lot of the jobs are now contract and have no benefits nor job security. Overall I regret majoring in Chemistry and would never allow anyone else in my family to do so.
I would not even bother with college for a chem degree. You get better job prospects and pay driving a truck and no student loans.
Ramon Marlow I just graduated and trust me it is a waste of time and resources that could be spent on a more useful major. This major is if you want to further your study(eventually up to PhD) to do research and academia or to teach.
Ramon Marlow From what I have gathered from my research it seems to be a field with an increasing demand however I am not qualified to tell you anymore about this field because my knowledge about it is limited.
@@nicholaicorbie Im a senior in highschool, I plan to major either in chemistry to get a b.s in order to get into dental school. Would you say thats worth it?
aww man, I was going to pick biochem for my major, I guess I would go with nursing.
ughh This is very Intimidating!
Ria Y It's really not tho, just stick to the rules, pay a lot of attention and most importantly PRACTICE A LOT, and you should be fine :3
You can do it!!!!! Everyone struggles with chem even if they don’t want to admit it
Don’t be intimidated!! Of course Chemistry tend to be thought of as hard, but I’m sure there’s going to be a sub field you’ll end up liking! More than anything though, you have to like problem solving
My school Offers a dual degree in chemistry and chemical engineering where you can expect just one more semester to complete both. I really find chemistry to be intimidating but its very interesting, so I don't know if I want to do it or not
I know this comment was a while ago…But what school did you go to?
I'm in my first year, and I feel like I'm talking high school level chemistry, and engineering level math and physics
That’s because first year chemistry kind of is high school level chemistry esentially
im majoring in chemistry acs and the closest thing to a bio course i have is biochem but thats it
My college requires a semester of biology. Im glad since i need it for the DAT
I came here because this video came up when I tried to look up a video on the difference between a chemistry emphasis major and a chemistry no-emphasis major for a BS degree and I have yet to actually find something about it. If anyone can explain this to me that would be great and I would appreciate your efforts to the end of time.
*Ps - this video was so helpful and now I'm very excited to start studying chemistry in college next year :)*
I am interested in this major thank you for this video get me ready for my major in Chemistry major.
So, how's it going?
I want to be a Chem major but after watching this video I'm scared
Thanks !
I’m so glad I went to a math and science academy where I’ve already taken a bunch of these classes before. Thank. God. Lol
Can I jump into calculus even Ii have the nayhe knowledge of an 5th or 8 grader, I haven't really counted it up yet, I'm just using khan academy to catch up on subjects I did not fair well at school, I whant to learn physics, chemistry biology if I need a change and in excellent at plb solving, even if I have a slight learning difficulty I still wheng through a mainstream school a public education no holding back.
Hang in there! You can do it!
In order to understand calculus, you need to have a strong foundation in algebra.
Could you do a video on geophysics
In Australia, we learn all of what you called gen chem in highschool. I wonder what is taught first year chem here, considering it's what I want to study.
Thats what you also earn in gen chem highschool in america. What he explained for gen chem in college is very broad and is only an overview of college gen chem and is more in depth
Same in italy
Well this is how it's in US, I want to know that if in India is it quite similar or r there differences, someone plz tell me🙏🏻
But @Zach Star you mentioned in this video multiple times, that if one is interested in pharmaceuticals etc. he should definitly pick biochemistry. My question is, should one also switch his career to a actual biochemistry major/master if he is interested in that kind of stuff? Or asked differently: If a B.Sc. Chemistry decides that he is more interested in pharmaceutical or medical stuff, would you recommend him to change his major or does he risk some hiring oppertunities by "giving up" the chemistry degree?? Please if anyone could give me a advice or something i would be very happy, because this decision is very present now in my life and i am scared of making a mistake :/
Biochem bachelors + pharmacology masters and whatever PhD I find to be the most interesting/relevant in 6 years
My goal is to work in drug discovery and help bring new medications/recreational drugs to the world.
why not just do chem engineering
David Layne ChemE doesn't synthesize new drugs, there isn't really a research component to it afaik
young BLOCKA does pharmacology or biochem focus on synthesizing new drugs
@@youngblocka8128 Tell me more about it!
You literally just explained everything I want to do
If I want to create synthetic food, do I take a Chemistry major or a Chemical Engineering major?
Chemical engineering.
I have organophobia, for a moment it make me feel like yeah now I am good in it but after a week, it's like what,? What is Stereochemistry? What is Oxidation and Reduction? What is that? Only thing I can recite is a C+A+R+B+O+N 😢😭...
😂😂😂this is literly me
Analytical and inorganic chemistry? You forgot
Can we do research in chemistry..
Which should I go for.. Bachelor in pharmacy or B.sc chemistry
Great video! I do disagree with the average amount of money a chemist can make. I've seen that figure before and it seems bloated (by roughly 100%). I've got a couple videos on what it's like to actually be a chemist (not just studying chemistry) in case anyone wants to know if it's all worth it in the end.
u only have 3 vids bro
K I'm out
Is chemistry a good bachelor major for med school ?
God Of destruction
Biochemistry is good
Im doing it for dental school. Biochemistry works as well
Not in particular. Better off with a biological science oriented degree.
Yes it’s good. Just make sure you take some anatomy/Physiology electives to make sure med school is really what you want to do. You can go to med school for any major though
That propyl ethanoate skeletal structure made me cringe. Never write the hydrogens in that way, above or below 😬
Oh, the joy of quantum mechanics...
Hooray for quantum mechanics☹️
switching from 2.5 years of mech eng
i am already done all math. 4 calcs/lin alg/ stats and physics and general chem. so i think i am done with the part everyone is worrying about
I love chem more than bio and physics but I'm applying to the uk and am facing a dilemma. if i end up enjoying the niochem modules is it too late to go from chem to biochem or do i have to start directly from biochemistry degree. I love physical and inorganic chem and don't want to give those up in a sense by studying biochem from the start
advice?
There's usually an overlap in the majors. You'd probably have to take some cell biology and genetics classes.
Thanks
Everything sounds fun except the Calculus part...
Calculus is the part you have to specialize in,especially when you work with chemical kinetics and reaction rates,just to mention one.
8:45 That’s exactly what I want. Although I’m a little bit scared, I have to try it.
Should i do a double major with physics and chemistry? Or should I go into biochem?
I love studying how small molecules interact with each other to perform huge actions. But I'm also interested in how that happens within the body and how certain chemicals are made and why theyre made (kinda intersted in psych too) and then how and why those chemicals made by the body make us feel certain things even though theyre just different amounts of carbons and hydrogens etc.
biochem is probably best for you
Hi I am a chem major. I like analytical chemistry. But I suck in organic chemistry. 😢
didn't know calc. could be used. O.Chemistry is so hard btw.
Calculus 1 2 and 3 ( for P chems). Lineal algebra (for basically all the chemistry major), statistics (for analytical chemistry) , etc.
If I take AP chem in highschool, can I skip gen Chem in college?
No
Y’all im scared
oohh excelent
Is Chemical Physics similar to Chemistry???
can u do actuarial science?
Yeah I've been surprised at how much this has been requested so I will definitely get on trying to get a video on that.
I don’t know what I want to be I love chemistry and computer science
Do both. Computational chemistry is a growing field and it has many different job opportunities
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Interesting.
@@txtronix5201 I'm starting to think that's what I'm going to do. Go back to get PhD in Chemistry (want the concentration to be in material chemistry but really nuclear chemistry) and pick up at at least an associates if not a bachelor's in computer science (either focusing on both network architecture as well as mostly programming).
The results I'm aiming at can be described by my desired "dream" jobs would be to work for organizations focused on current nuclear power plants, the new LFTR reactors and other thorium currently concepts but soon to be the proven built infrastructure, and/or the longer to become proven JET, Wendelstein 7x, and ITER fusion reactor plants.
I also would love to teach either college or high school level classes, and do other side contract gigs for food and beverage industry and other material production industries (paint, petroleum, cement, water and sewer utilities, etc.). As those gigs could supplement income, or even become a full time one; and at least keep whatever knowledge and skills up to date.
Same lol
Do yourself a favor and choose computer science. Future you will thank you graciously for it
we call it orgo
awwwwwwww i wanted to be a chem major with a materials science minor but now i am scared (me as a junior taking ap chemistry having a 98 currently)
same😭😭😭
@@ririsangel my teacher told me the first 4 units are the ehh ones and the last five are the ones that is new stuff
@@rodrigobaldeon8443 oh really? thanks!!
It’s honestly not that bad compared to some of the engineering majors.
Iam Reallyy bad at math should i still go for it._.?
Is physical chemistry good major? Is it one of the better or worse parts of chemistry to find job?
Excellent major. Take accounting basics and finance too.
Chemistry is dope maybe as dope as physics
Chemistry just has so MANY exceptions that it doesn't even feel like a science anymore
Aww. That's something I find more interesting is *WHY are so many exceptions. Because when you have an exception you will see that exception followed almost as a separate rule of it's own. Its interesting to me at least :)
Well its because for one to explain stuff in chemistry with less exceptions, one must take Advance Quantum Chemistry classes. And if you take it, you will realize that only the hydrogen atom can be describe with high degree of certainty. All other atoms and molecules would require simulations in the computer.
For the layman, exceptions seems the simplest way to explain it because quantum chemistry is mostly Math.
There's actually lots of sciences that have exceptions. Even non-science studies have exceptions, even more that can only be summed up as "because people are unpredictable morons changing from one mood to another, and one fashion idiocy to anther." Like in the case of management; which changes to whatever "Buzzz" word tickles the gentiles of the plutocrats of society and (as boulders rolls down hills) does the same to their immediate hired thugs... I mean executives and high level managers, who then push the nonsense to the rest of the managers and supervisors.
Accounting rules change based on tax codes every year; GAP generally changes with the tax codes.... every year. Managerial accounting is different from company to company as there are no really hard fast rules.
Really, the only place to find non-exceptions are in mathematics since the idea of math is to construct proofs that are discretely defined and logically consistent theorems.
Forget about meteorology or economics... however meteorology is an actual science where economics is more akin to studying a theology.
Yes, so many exceptions that you start to ponder 'then why is there a rule like this'
So in othere words if I decide to do chemistry, physics, engineering biochemistry I need to learn math all the way throught theory books pdf, calculus like the ones one, freebookcenter.net, before even starting my 3 subjecting I’m intrested in?.
Imagine an Aerospace Engineer who doesn’t know basic physic principals. The rocket they build might waste billions of dollars and kill people. Basics are needed for any degree.
yup
please electronic and computer engeenering,,,!!!
Do you think in 2028 chemists will be on demand? That's when I will get my masters. (in 8th grade rn) I'm in love with biochemistry and my advanced math class is pretty easy.
If you get really good at chem now you'll be a pro by then...YOU would create demand for yourself all on your own
@@daniellabinjo6046 Thanks! What do you do?
I am a 3rd year Physics major and although it may not directly relate to a job description its a versatile degree that can take me to many places from Engineering to Finance to Software... You get the point but the fact is I'll always be in demand 👌
I am in confusion which subject either chemistry or physics is good? I want to make career in one subject
Physics major; chemistry minor.
they are both good and they both include topics that overlap with each other. e.g. Physical Chemistry, nuclear chemistry, Quantum mechanics, Chemical Physics, quantum chemistry etc etc. you can specialise in these sub-fields later.
me coming here after breaking bad
You mean Ph.D. high school teacher ends up making 7-figure income after working with Colombians,
Venezuelans,etc..
Question is: what do you do with all the cash? Bank account in the Cayman Islands anyone?
Advice on becoming a cosmetic chemist?
Organic chemistry and perfumery. Have fun.
I wanna be a pharmacist when I get older but imma die in chemistry
This degree will screw you over. Do not go down this path or you will regret it
Why
@@isabellatrejoa because you need to do a PhD to make money, and you will still make less on average than someone with a master's in nursing, engineering, or computer science, unless you find that niche job for which the competition from other PhD holders is fierce!
i'm very happy i switched to data science after my chem major. i minored in physics and statistics which helped me switch to the DS field, and i'm now earning $150k per year working from home in my late 30's.
basically:
1. a bachelor's in chem will make you a lab tech.
2. a master's will make you a manager of lab techs.
3. a doctorate will give you a decent paying job (if you can actually land the job), and let you do interesting research, but there are honestly better paying career fields, like the ones i just mentioned.
i'm not trying to kill your dream; i just want you to know what you're getting into.
Nice vedo bro liked and subiscribed
0:08 You lost me at physics
Meh, i'd say don't major in chemistry unless you're that 0.1% that will go onwards to grad school in the field. Or maybe want to be a secondary school science teacher, then okay. Else, if you're looking for a real job, this major stinks. Joke is you'll only find opportunities as a lab dishwasher which pays less than a restaurant dishwasher yet you'd be overqualified for that, but somehow it will be very true about the lab dishwasher part when you start looking at entry level jobs. I remember being in tears seeing how a janitor was offering higher pay than entry level chemistry positions. And those who want to go to med school, you're much better off doing a biological science major as it will be so much more helpful and relevant (hint: you have to take all the lower division chemistry courses anyway). If you like math, major in math. If you like physical science, major in physics. If you want to do electronics or work on computers, major in electrical engineering or computer science. Chemistry degree tries to do some of those things but leaves you wanting with very little ability to do anything. Even if you find some entry level chemistry work, there's so little vertical career potential you can have a technician, and that's all you'll ever be, a technician, unless you have advanced post-doc experience (and even then it's hard). Not knocking technicians, since an elevator technician can make 100k, so make sure you go into the right kind of technician field if that's what you want; chemistry ain't it. It's a cute and intriguing subject field, but sort of like a sociology degree of the social sciences that gives you no skills. Just not worth it.
Seriously don't know where did you get those ideas. Physics is even worst for people who want a job as soon as possible... With the chemistry major you can go wherever you want to.. with Chemistry you can go from physics to biology, biotechnology, pharmacology, Environmental science, geology material sciences, food science, chemical engineering quality control, toxicology, legal Chemistry, medical laboratory scientist, bio/remediation, you can even go to medicine school or finance!! (Lot of chemists go to finance because their ability to solve new problems)
Seriously I don't know who you are but i'm a chemist and my friends are all working in labs and they are happy with their jobs.
Chemistry gives you a lot of skills basically we know the basic physics envolved in the universe (in a fundamental level obviouly) , specially in the matter structure and we can go to Biology more easily than the opposite direction. (Biologists learning Chemistry is harder than chemists learning Biology because previously knowledge)
Two of my best friends are in biotechnology and they are chemists.
Also I would say Chemistry is the more experimental science so wherever a lab exist , a chemist would probably be there.
This is how science Field is paid. There are less jobs that we could expected. If you want stability and a decent paying , well, do engineering or computational science. You did a purely SCIENCE major for the love of science, nothing more. There are Jobs, but it's competitive, and it will Always be like that. You need Post doc, PhD, etc. If you never think about it , why did you choose a purely science career in the first place?
@@Abstractor21 hi, so do you think it's worth it? And will i find good careers opportunities?
@@ririsangel there are field in chemistry that are not worth it to get into. But things like biotechnology, chemical biology, materials, and so on are relatively good if you want to get a job as quick as possible.
In my country chemistry graduates are the most sort after of any.
“O-chem?” Nah fam its just orgo
Who calls ochem orgo?
@@FirstLast-ur6xt Pre-meds 💀💀💀
Is this a good premed?
I will recommend biochem or micb for pre-med. Chemistry is generally not a gpa booster.
jimin jung I’ve heard biochem is even harder. What about like immunology or something
@@alexrusso5067 Oh my for my school Microbiology and Immunology is one major. If you are good at memorization, then go for it. But nothing is particularly easier. College is hard no matter what major.
You have no idea how hard it is to choose a major. What are your thoughts on a kin major
Mankind is divided into Chemistry Majors and Lesser Mortals :)
Major in chemistry is it good？
Love it
Nick T really? i am thinking of being a chemist but some people's comments r scaring me.Is it true that with only BSc u stay low!?how about pharmaceutical chemistry,is it the same, or is it like chemistry major is its father?
Don't listen to these comments I got my B.A in chemistry and a minor in communications going to be working at MedTech in Houston to pursue my career as a sales rep and am going to be able to travel the east coast this summer with a team. the B.A and B.S really in my opinion is just a difference in the how much math and physics you want to go into we all do p chem we all do undergraduate studies and do research for the school, but pharmacy school is totally different if you want to go into pharmaceuticals that's going to be another 3 years of school also if you want to get a degree and go into more school i know people also get degrees in chemistry and go to law school to become chemical paten lawyers theres really an unbelievable amount of paths you can take. I wouldn't get a M.S in chemistry though make yourself unique and sell yourself for whatever job you want to pursue most for example most people with chemistry degrees get a math minor because we are 2 classes away from having that minor but if you want to be successful stick out find what you want to do and apply yourself.
may it be a successful career for u!
no,i dont want to enroll in pharmacy school,but as a chemist,if the chem.engineer is the one thats going to do the "scale up",then i want to be the guy working on the lab and supplying them with the core ingredients(new or already existing).bcz i thought if i learn pharm.chem than chem. then maybe i would get a job in pharamceutical comp.,bcz i would be more specialized in it than other chem students.But from what you told me,i can see that i can find p.chem inside chem.so studying chem is better then!
I'm about to graduate with a chem degree.. I did like everything about it until they put you into an inorganic chemistry course. That shit blows. Organic chem is bae
Can you explain why? Im starting this year
Don't take this major, the sole reason being Organic Chemistry
Physical Chemistry killed many😂
I'm not about to die of cancer cause of a bachelor degree
Most of this was taught in 5th and 6th grade of my high school in Belgium
Im assuming you're talking about gen chem, and in that case what he mentioned is entry level chemistry. 1st year chemistry as a chem major is more in depth, and as for the rest, i doubt ochem and pchem were taugjt at that level.
@@NailujG o chem as well
@@mrthugamer7603 Wait what do you mean by "5th and 6th" grade of highschool? I skipped that part lol
@@NailujG yeah in Belgium we just call it 1st to 6th year of high shool
Left off @ 3:33
Are you Indian?
Ch ch chemistry
It's less stress to just go for a phd
Dont major in chemistry.
Filmon Tewolde why is that ?
Sara Sh high unemployment and shit pay.
Filmon Tewolde in which country are you living ?
You're probably not even a Chemistry Major.
Epic Duck yes i am dumbass.