Overview
The American Chemical Society certifies the Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. Classes stay small, with about 10 students for every faculty member.
You can join a faculty research lab as early as your first year and earn credit for it (CHEM 3094). Some students also hold paid research jobs.
Concentrations
- Biochemistry: chemical processes inside cells
- Forensic chemistry: analysis and crime lab work
Internships
You can earn course credit for internships. See the department page for details and past partners.
Honors in Chemistry
Strong students can graduate with honors by writing and defending a senior thesis. The catalog lists the GPA you need to qualify.
Start your master's early
Strong undergraduates can take up to 12 hours of graduate courses that count toward both the bachelor's and the master's. The Graduate School runs the accelerated master's program and reviews applications.
Learn about accelerated master's programs
Degree requirements
The course catalog is the official home for courses and the four-year plan.
Degree requirements and four-year plan
Where graduates go
- Analytical and environmental chemistry
- Forensic science
- Health professional school
- Chemical industry
- Pharmacy school
- Teaching
- Ph.D. programs
How to apply
Apply through Undergraduate Admissions. If you're transferring, you can request a credit evaluation.
Faculty
Raymond L. Williams
Electronics and Machine Shop Manager
Jennifer Nguyen
Staff
Johmyrin (Joh) J. Johnson
Staff
Phoebe Zito
University of Louisiana System Foundation & Michael and Judith Russell Professor in Environmental Chemistry, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, Medicine Early Career Research Fellow, Assistant Professor
John Wiley
President's Research Professor, Charles J. O'Connor Ph.D. Endowed Professor in Chemistry, Director of Advanced Materials Research Institute
Abha Verma
Instructor
Mark L. Trudell
Distinguished Professor, Department Chair
Matthew A. Tarr
Eurofins Professor of Analytical Chemistry
Steven W. Rick
University Research Professor
Peter Politzer
Emeritus Boyd Professor
David C. Podgorski
Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry Graduate Coordinator
Charles J. O'Connor
Emeritus Boyd Professor
Stacey A. Lomenzo
Instructor
Skip Gallagher
Instructor
Richard Cole
Emeritus Professor