Chemists play a central role in addressing many of our world’s most pressing challenges, and the career prospects for well-trained chemical professionals continue to be excellent. Positions in chemically and biochemically aligned industries rank among the most well-compensated for college graduates and these sectors are projected to grow in size and scope for the foreseeable future. Virtually everything we interact with in our day-to-day lives has been made, modified, characterized or studied using chemical reactions and tools. The ubiquity of the chemical sciences ensures that there will be exciting job opportunities for chemistry professionals in both traditional fields and emerging sectors such as nanotechnology, energy and environmental sustainability, high-performance materials, chemical computing, and advanced manufacturing techniques.
At its core, chemistry is the study of matter and its transformations - it is often referred to as the “central science” given its multidisciplinary nature. Our students work with enthusiastic faculty that are teaching and research leaders at the forefront of their fields and enjoy direct hands-on access to cutting-edge equipment and instrumentation, ensuring they are well-prepared to hit the ground running when they enter the work force. Our program’s curriculum, which is certified by the American Chemical Society, helps students gain a foundation in chemistry across all the traditional areas of our field. Coursework covers topics that span a continuum ranging from understanding the structure, properties and behaviour of atoms, to molecules, materials, composites, and complex chemical and biological systems. In addition, our curriculum goes past conveying fundamental scientific knowledge by providing dedicated opportunities for students to engage in scientific inquiry while refining their critical thinking, analytical reasoning and problem-solving abilities. Through laboratory work and traditional classes our students also hone technical and professional skills needed to succeed after they graduate. Our prioritization of high-quality instruction and student development positions our students for gainful employment after graduation or to explore advanced degrees in STEM, medicine, law and other fields.
AREAS OF STUDY
Catalysis
Reaction Development
Reaction Optimization
Chemical Synthesis
Chemistry & Life Science
Materials and Polymers
Chemistry at Surfaces & Interfaces
Thermodynamics & Kinetics
Forensics & Quantitative Analysis
Energy Conversion & Storage
Environmental Monitoring
Spectroscopy and Physical Methods
Sustainability
Data Processing and Analysis
Chemical Computing
CAREER OPTIONS
Research Scientist
Drug Discovery
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Process Chemist
Medicine & Health Care
Public policy
Law and IP
Scientific Consultant or Analyst
Entrepreneur
Pharmacy
Forensic Analyst
Scientific Writer
Quality Control Specialist
Laboratory Specialist
K-12 Educator
Technical Support Engineer
Cosmetics Researcher
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Chemistry
Biochemistry
Materials Science
Chemical and Biomedical Engineering
Pharmacy School
Dental School
Medical School (MD or PA)
MBA
Law School (Patent Law)
Nutrition
Science Education
Environmental Science
Veterinary Science
Data Science
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
February 2025
College of Arts and Sciences
University of Delaware,
4 Kent Way,
NEWARK,
Delaware,
19716, United States
Applicants to the University must be graduates of accredited secondary schools or have equivalent credentials. Specifically, for post-secondary, degree-seeking programs, we consider for admission students who
English proficiency test scores:
Direct Admission
Academic Transitions Pathway
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
UD students study high-ranking, research-intensive programs supported by over 275 years of academic heritage, joining a distinguished alumni network