1. To allow or consent to the fulfillment of (something requested): grant permission to speak frankly; grant a request. 2. a. To give or confer officially or formally: grant voting rights to citizens; grant diplomatic immunity.
The following is written by and according to the U.S. Department of Labor and particular to the education and training required for a chemist. A bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related discipline is the minimum educational requirement; however, many research jobs require a master's degree or, more often, a Ph.D.
The College of Chemistry also offers joint majors in Chemical Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering, and in Chemical Engineering and Nuclear Engineering. The Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Biology is similar to the B.S. Degree in Chemistry. It is intended for students who are interested in a range of careers including research in the biological sciences, medicine, pharmacology, and bioengineering.