Department of Chemistry at Saint Joseph's University

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

With stellar faculty, small class sizes and outstanding research facilities, the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Saint Joseph's University offers a hands-on immersion in every field of modern chemistry and biochemistry. We offer courses in the traditional areas of chemistry and biochemistry, as well as interdisciplinary topics such as biophysical chemistry, bioinorganic chemistry, environmental chemistry, environmental geochemistry, computational chemistry, and more. The department is a community of faculty, staff, students and alumni dedicated to excellence in all aspects of chemistry and biochemistry.

The chemistry and biochemistry department offers learning and research opportunities in traditional and interdisciplinary areas. Our department encourages students to become involved in faculty-directed independent research projects during both the academic year and the summer. Alumni gifts, as well as local industry and research grants from federal agencies and private foundations, provide the financial support.. Students regularly publish their results in scientific journals and present at regional and national meetings, where many have gone on to receive awards and recognition for their work. Additionally, the department has an active summer research program, in which faculty and undergraduate researchers work together to investigate problems of current interest.

Our faculty and staff, who bring a wide range of experience, go above and beyond to help students achieve success. Our curriculum prepares graduates to choose a wide range of career paths, with many securing direct employment after graduation, entering a PhD program, or pursuing professional degrees in the health sciences or other fields such as business, law, theater and more.