Why Choose Nazareth for Chemistry?

Developing new medicines, solving forensic riddles, creating green technologies. The chemistry degree program at Nazareth University prepares you for numerous career opportunities, not only as research scientists and science teachers, but as problem solvers in a variety of fields.

You will not only learn science, but also how to be independent scientists. Research opportunities are offered as early as freshman year with a strong emphasis on modern lab techniques and problem solving. You also learn how to read and write like a scientist, so you can fully understand and utilize scientific journals and other key research. Close working relationships with the dynamic faculty makes work both challenging and fun.

Innovation is at the heart of our teaching. Undergraduate students have made biodiesel fuel from French fry oil, studied the chemical properties of wine making, and examined molecular design from the perspectives of biology, chemistry, and medicine. Under the guidance of faculty, you'll have the opportunity to do independent, inquiry-based research on your topic of interest.

Program Highlights

• Be prepared for graduate study, careers in industry and research, professional programs in medicine, pharmacy, and dentistry, or elementary, middle, or high school (adolescent) science education.
• Program is approved by the American Chemical Society.
• Enjoy individualized attention from faculty, who closely supervise and guide you in the development and implementation of research projects.
• Gain extensive training in modern lab techniques as well as experience managing projects.
• Add in-demand analysis skills with a minor in analytics.
• Participate in community service at Rochester Museum and Science Center and Lab Day, where you will mentor young students in chemistry.
• Benefit from top-notch equipment in Nazareth's Peckham Hall, ranked among the top 20 science labs in the nation by The Princeton Review.