Chemistry
Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s Chemistry Department has a more than century-long tradition of combining high quality, visible research programs with excellent teaching.
About the Department
Our department offers a unique opportunity to study chemistry in an environment that is distinctive for these reasons:
- small, supportive atmosphere
- excellent facilities
- committed to building teaching skills
- cutting-edge research
- great location, beautiful campus
Visit the Department of Chemistry section on Inside Â鶹ÊÓƵ for a detailed look at courses, information about faculty, and more.
Unique Opportunities for Chemistry Majors
In addition to the major, students may elect to minor in computational methods or education, or complete a major in biochemistry. As well, the following programs are available to Â鶹ÊÓƵ chemistry majors:
Special Programs
4+1 Partnership with Penn’s School of Engineering and Applied Science
Â鶹ÊÓƵ's 4+1 Partnership with the University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science allows a student to begin work on a master’s degree in engineering while still enrolled as an undergraduate at Â鶹ÊÓƵ.
3-2 Program in Engineering and Applied Science
Â鶹ÊÓƵ — in partnership with the California Institute of Technology — allows a student interested in engineering to transfer, after three years at Â鶹ÊÓƵ, to Caltech to complete two full years of work there. At the end of the five years, the student is awarded an A.B. degree by Â鶹ÊÓƵ and a B.S. degree by Caltech. Programs are available in many areas of specialization.
Combined A.B./M.A. Degree Programs
The combined A.B./M.A. program lets the unusually well-prepared undergraduate student work toward a master’s degree while still completing the bachelor’s degree.
Degree Options
American Chemical Society Certified A.B
Recommended for graduate school
Chemistry major, A.B.
Chemistry major with concentration in biochemistry
Chemistry major with concentration in geochemistry
Chemistry minor
Learn more about Chemistry graduate work at Â鶹ÊÓƵ
Questions?
Whether it's research questions, an interest in engineering, or many other subjects: You can learn more about the details by reading our frequently asked questions for potential majors, found on Inside Â鶹ÊÓƵ.