Professor Chang’s research interests include enzymology, drug discovery, allosteric regulation, thermal adaptation, and biomineralization.
Chemistry, BS
Prepare for a career in research, healthcare, or industry with Pace University’s chemistry major, a STEM-designated and American Chemical Society-approved program offering hands-on lab experiences, state-of-the-art facilities, and research opportunities starting as early as your sophomore year.
Location
New York City
Westchester
Number of Credits
120
Start Date
Fall, Spring
F1 Visa Eligible
Yes
STEM Designated Program
Yes
Lab to Leadership: Launch Your Scientific Journey with a Chemistry Degree
At Pace, you’ll go beyond textbooks and immerse yourself in hands-on laboratory work and cutting-edge research. Our American Chemical Society-approved chemistry major is designed to help you master the skills needed for graduate school, medical school, or careers in pharmaceuticals, research, or education. Through practical lab experiences, you’ll explore diverse fields including green chemistry, biochemistry, and analytical chemistry—all while working with the latest instrumentation in our modern lab facilities.
Starting as early as your sophomore year, you’ll have the chance to conduct research alongside faculty members who are active in fields such as nanotechnology, environmental science, and physical chemistry. Students at our New York City campus benefit from a program that integrates computational and data-driven techniques, while Westchester students gain experience through research projects in Dyson Hall of Science. Opportunities to collaborate with award-winning labs, including the Haskins Laboratory, set our program apart.
Enhance your experience through student organizations like the Chemistry Club, Sigma Xi, and Tri-Beta, where you’ll participate in hands-on activities and build valuable connections. Graduates of Pace’s chemistry program are in high demand, securing roles with top employers, including Revlon and Agilent Technologies, or pursuing advanced studies in medicine and scientific research.
Curriculum
On the Westchester Campus, professors are actively involved in research in the areas of nanotechnology, environmental science, and physical chemistry all conducted in the cutting-edge Dyson Hall of Science.
In New York City, the Chemistry program is continuously adjusted to the current trends in chemistry and physical sciences. The amount of scientific information that has been accumulated from experiments and simulations has led the scientific practice to its fourth paradigm over the last few years. This is data driven science, and it unifies the first three paradigms of theory, experiment, and computation/simulation.
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External Approvals and Accreditations
The Chemistry program on the New York City Campus carries for more than 40 years the approval of the Committee for Professional Training of the American Chemical Society (ACS). Our graduating students with a BS in Chemistry receive the ACS Certification.
A prestigious “seal of approval” by the world’s chemists, this certification establishes Pace among the nation’s foremost universities and colleges in the field of chemical and physical sciences.
Careers
Upon graduation, our students will possess critical and analytical thinking skills, a creative mindset, scientific and instrumentation competency, and the specialized abilities required to perform proficiently and confidently in today’s world of science.
As a Pace student, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with our robust career services team to develop a career plan that best fits your goals.
Our graduates are prepared for jobs like:
- Analytical Chemist
- Quality Control Chemist
- Chemical Safety Engineer
- Research Chemist
- Formulation Chemist
- Environmental Chemist
Alumni Testimonial
My time with the Chemistry and Physical Sciences Department at Pace well prepared me for doctorate level education. From my first year onward, I had many one-on-one encounters with professors with whom I built strong relationships, many experiences in the lab that fostered independence while still feeling supported by faculty, and many opportunities to do research and write about areas of chemistry that interested me outside of the classroom.
—Ali Hoy '24
Where Pace Graduates are Employed
- Revlon
- L’Oreal
- Agilent Technologies
Featured Faculty
Professor Rizzo’s research focuses on the synthesis of antimicrobial surfaces.
Professor Upmacis’ research focuses on investigating factors that lead to oxidative and nitrative stress under conditions of inflammation during disease states and also infections.
Admission and Financial Aid
Ready to take charge of your future? Pace is with you every step of the way, providing a world class education and the skills your industry will be looking for far into the future.
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- November 1: Early Decision
- November 15: Early Action I
- December 1: Early Action II
- February 15: Regular Decision
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For the 2024–2025 academic year, full-time undergraduate tuition is $51,382. However, many students pay significantly less due to our generous merit scholarships, which offer up to $33,000 annually, as well as need-based scholarships, grants, on-campus employment opportunities, and loans. Pace is more affordable than you think. Financial assistance can come from many places, including scholarships, grants, on-campus employment, and loans.
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Top 6%
Did You Know?
Pace is ranked in the top 6% nationally for return on investment (Source: The Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce)
Contact Us
Admission Contact
Office of Undergraduate Admission
New York City: (212) 346-1323
Westchester: (914) 773-3746
Email: undergradadmission@pace.edu
Departmental Contact
Zhaohua Dai, New York City
Phone: (212) 346-1760
Email: zdai@pace.edu
David Nabirahni, Westchester
Phone: (914) 773-3655
Email: dnabirahni@pace.edu