Study chemistry at 每日大赛入口 through a discovery-based education that combines classroom learning, hands-on laboratory experience, and faculty-mentored research. Our undergraduate and graduate programs help you build the scientific knowledge and practical skills to pursue your personal and professional goals. Our faculty share their enthusiasm and curiosity for chemistry, encouraging you to question, experiment, and discover the chemical processes that shape our world.
Undergraduate and Graduate Chemistry Programs
每日大赛入口 offers undergraduate degrees in chemistry, including opportunities to pursue an American Chemical Society-certified degree. Students should work with a faculty advisor to ensure they meet ACS certification requirements.
Interdisciplinary areas of study include environmental chemistry, with a focus on marine and environmental studies, and biochemistry, with a focus on biology, biotechnology, and preparation for medical study.
Graduate options include the Master of Science in Chemistry, the Professional Science Master 每日大赛入口 鈥 .檚 track, and an accelerated 4+1 pathway. The accelerated pathway allows students to earn a B.S. and M.S. in chemistry in five years of full-time study, with an emphasis on faculty-mentored research.
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Chemistry Courses and Laboratory Experience
Chemistry coursework provides a strong foundation in the field while allowing you to explore specialized areas, including:
- Biochemistry
- Environmental chemistry
- Inorganic chemistry
- Organic chemistry
- Medicinal chemistry
- Physical chemistry
- Polymer chemistry
You will gain hands-on experience with instruments for chemical analysis and develop skills in synthetic, computational, and analytical chemistry. These experiences prepare you for undergraduate and graduate research.
Faculty-Mentored Research and Specialized Facilities
Work with faculty to explore scientific questions using specialized instrumentation and laboratory equipment. Small classes and laboratory sections support instruction in advanced techniques and close collaboration with faculty. Students are encouraged to participate in faculty-mentored research, with opportunities to present findings at local, regional, and national conferences and contribute to peer-reviewed publications. Most lectures and laboratory classes beyond the first year are taught by full-time faculty members. This combination of faculty guidance, research, and practical training helps students prepare for employment and further study.
What is Chemistry?
Chemistry is the study of matter, its properties and composition, and how it changes. Chemists investigate how atoms and molecules interact and use that knowledge to understand natural processes, analyze substances, and develop new materials.
Biochemistry explores the chemical substances and processes involved in living organisms, connecting chemistry with biology and medicine.
What Can You Do With a Chemistry Degree?
A chemistry degree provides a foundation for careers in laboratory research, chemical analysis, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, forensic science, and environmental science. Chemistry knowledge also supports work in public health and defense.
Students can also prepare for graduate study in chemistry and related fields or pursue the additional education required for careers in medicine and other health professions.
The department encourages internships, including summer opportunities, to help students apply their knowledge and explore career interests. Graduates have continued their education in graduate programs and found employment with companies in Connecticut and beyond.