Through degree programs in the Chemistry and Physical Sciences department, the only one in the State of New York to be accredited by both the American Chemical Society (ACS) and the American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB), you will emerge proficient and confident to perform in today’s dynamic world of science.
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In our undergraduate programs, you are immersed in ongoing research projects, gaining real-world experience in our state-of-the-art facilities. Learning from and researching alongside renowned science faculty, you get a first-hand opportunity to develop the skills you’ll need for further study or to embark in a career in many exciting, related fields, from engineering to pharmaceuticals.
Our graduate programs prepare you to dive into the dynamic job market in some of the nation’s fastest growing fields. The Pace Pre-health programs allows you to create your own undergraduate path that prepares you for entry into professional schools in the medical field.
Our programs offer the distinctive opportunity for you to be involved in faculty research, in some cases as early as sophomore year. Faculty-student research encourages your interest in the field of chemistry, provides you experiential learning with modern instrumentation, and fosters collaboration with other students and science faculty.
The Haskins Laboratory is a scientific research center producing ground-breaking and internationally recognized research on parasitic disease and offers you one-of-a-kind, valuable educational opportunities to conduct critical research alongside faculty and laboratory staff, as you are immersed in real-life studies that impact human health around the world.
In the Chemistry and Physical Sciences program, you will have additional opportunities to be immersed in your field, including the Chemistry Club affiliated with the American Chemical Society; Beta Beta Beta (Tri-Beta), the National Biological Honor Society; and Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society.
Cutting-edge facilities and equipment contribute directly to the esteemed learning experience provided by the Chemistry and Physical Sciences faculty. You will have many opportunities to work hands-on with the latest technology that will prepare you for today’s world of science.
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