The Department of Chemistry offers research-intensive programs leading to MS and PhD degrees in Chemistry, giving talented, motivated students the chance to make discoveries in chemical science, biochemistry, and related disciplines. Students work closely with a faculty advisor in research groups of two to six people.

We support the professional development of graduate students through opportunities in interdisciplinary teams and the sharing of research results within and beyond campus. Our alumni are contributing their expertise to companies large and small, from exciting start-ups to established companies such as Kimberly-Clark and Amgen to government laboratories including Brookhaven and Los Alamos. Our graduates have a wide range of job titles including Professor Assistant Professor Forensic Scientist Process Engineer Environmental Consultant Science Research Analyst Senior Technical Problem Solver A graduate degree in chemistry opens doors to many career opportunities.