Dec 07, 2024  
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Chemistry


359 Natural Sciences Complex
North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14260-3000

716-645-6800
https://arts-sciences.buffalo.edu/chemistry.html

Javid Rzayev, Ph.D.
Chair
 
Troy Wood, Ph.D.
Director of Undergraduate Studies
twood@buffalo.edu
 

Chemistry Overview

The Department of Chemistry offers three undergraduate degrees. The three degree programs have courses in common at the first year and second year levels, but differ in upper division curricula depending on career choices.

  • The Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry: intended for students who are primarily interested in careers as professional chemists or seek a deeper knowledge of chemistry in preparation for graduate school in chemistry or professional schools in other disciplines such as medicine. This degree program meets the American Chemical Society (ACS)-Approved requirements.
  • The Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry: for students who are interested in careers in other fields and need a flexible curriculum to allow for courses meeting requirements outside the chemistry degree, for example, medical school or double majors, although many of these students do pursue graduate degrees in chemistry.
  • The Bachelor of Science in Medicinal Chemistry: intended for students who are primarily interested in careers as professional medicinal chemists, such as in the pharmaceutical industry, or seek a broader knowledge of chemistry in combination with related technical courses in physiology, anatomy and other sciences in preparation for graduate school in chemistry or professional schools.

The department also offers minors in both Chemistry and Medicinal Chemistry.

Academic Advising

Students obtain academic advice and guidance from the academic advisors in the College of Arts and Sciences Student Advisement & Services office (275 Park Hall) and from faculty in their program of study. The CAS Student Advisement and Services Office assists undergraduate students in the College of Arts and Sciences to plan their academic trajectory, develop goals and successfully complete their college careers.

Academic Advising Contact Information

College of Arts & Sciences Student Advisement & Services
275 Park Hall, North Campus
North Campus, Buffalo, NY 14260-4140
Phone: 716-645-6883
Email: cas-advisor@buffalo.edu

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