NCCU's Chemistry department The courses are arranged to address needs of students intending to enter such professions as chemistry, engineering, pharmacy, medicine, forensics, dentistry, biotechnology, nursing, and science teaching, as well as to prepare graduates to serve as chemists and chemical scientists. For those interested in teaching high school science or mathematics, please see the Department Chair for more information about the Burroughs Wellcome Scholarship Program which offers both programmatic and financial incentives for qualifying individuals.