Chemistry

Support for undergraduate chemistry research includes the Honors Program, College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Summer Fellowships, Integrated Science and Engineering Summer CoRPs and the Berry Summer Thesis Institute. Our department has the longest standing undergraduate research program at UD.

Qualified students pursuing a Bachelor of Science may participate in cooperative education after completion of their sophomore year.

The University of Dayton is approved by the American Chemical Society.

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The B.S. in chemistry program is approved by the American Chemical Society for the training of professional chemists.

Qualified students may participate in cooperative education following the completion of the sophomore year. Each student in the program is encouraged to conduct original research, which begins with selection of a research professor and project, usually during the second term of the junior year. The research project, conducted during the entire senior year, culminates in the final term with the submission of an acceptable thesis and presentation of a departmental seminar. With prior approval, cooperative education students may substitute work experience for research.

A concentration in medicinal-pharmaceutical chemistry is available for this degree.

Additional Details

Visit the Catalog to view additional details about chemistry, including degree requirements, course descriptions and a sample plan of study.

Additional Chemistry Degrees

• Bachelor's Plus Master's Program
• Biochemistry (B.S.)

Related Programs

• Chemical Engineering (B.C.E.)
• Predentistry (B.S.)
• Premedicine (B.S.)
• Biology (Minor)
• Mathematics (Minor)
• Physician Assistant Practice (M.P.A.P.)
• Physical Therapy (D.P.T.)
• Discover (Undecided)

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