Latest
Research
Our research spans virtually all areas of modern chemical research and related fields.
Graduate Studies
Our PhD program features internationally recognized research and a small student/faculty ratio.
Major & Minor
Pursue a degree or take courses in chemistry. Undergraduates can consider our five-year BS/MS degree program.
Recent News
Summer Programs
From research opportunities to coursework, undergraduate students can make the most of the summer semester at Rochester.
CBI Training Program
Graduate students in the chemical and biological sciences at Rochester have the opportunity to participate in the NIH-funded Chemistry-Biology Interface (CBI) Training Program. Thirty faculty members from six departments and programs in AS&E and SMD serve as mentors to students participating in the program.
Research Spotlight
Summer research that’s totally (nano)tubular
Chemistry major Austin Bailey ’18 (T5) has spent his summer developing a special polymer to attach other molecules to nanotubes, and his work could have significant applications for creating renewable energy sources.
Read More
Research Spotlight
Undergraduate’s summer research is a glass act
Tianhao Yu ’19 has a unique job this summer: testing organic light-emitting diodes that may help improve the screen displays of devices such as cell phones and televisions.
Read MoreWant more information about the Department of Chemistry? Contact us.