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Pursue Chemistry & Biochemistry Without Limitations

As a Chemistry or Biochemistry major at Marist, you will have access to unlimited resources designed to give you unmatched experience in your field, enhance your understanding of the physical world, and thoroughly prepare you for a successful career in your discipline. With extensive research opportunities, cutting-edge facilities, and expert faculty who care, you’ll have limitless opportunities for post-graduate success.

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Choose a Major to Drive Your Goals

In support of your future career goals, each Chemistry and Biochemistry curriculum available at Marist is American Chemical Society-approved and emphasizes extensive hands-on experience with state-of-the-art instrumentation and development of effective communication and technological skills. Choose from four degree options, each suited to specific career outlooks.

B.S. in Chemistry

If you are seeking American Chemical Society (ACS) certification as you prepare for a careers as a professional scientist in the chemical, pharmaceutical, or molecular industries, or as a health-care practitioner, this is an excellent degree option for you. This curriculum are recommended particularly if you are anticipating graduate-level (M.S. or Ph.D.) study in chemistry.

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B.S. in Biochemistry

If you are seeking American Chemical Society (ACS) certification as you prepare for a careers as a professional scientist in the chemical, pharmaceutical, or molecular industries, or as a health-care practitioner, this is an excellent degree option for you. This curriculum are recommended particularly if you are anticipating graduate-level (M.S. or Ph.D.) study in biochemistry or biomedical sciences.

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B.A. in Chemistry

This more flexible Chemistry curriculum is designed to have plenty of free electives, allowing students to pursue personal and professional interests in other areas, such as business, education, and computer science. This degree option is especially well suited for those seeking provisional certification to teach chemistry in secondary schools in New York State or for marketing, advertising, and sales positions in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.

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B.A. in Biochemistry

This more flexible Biochemistry curriculum is designed to have plenty of free electives, allowing students to pursue personal and professional interests in other areas, such as business, education, and computer science. This degree option, with proper choice of electives, may be used as preparation for students seeking a career in the health professions.

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Extensive Hands-on Research Opportunities

As a student in the Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics Department at Marist, you are both the central focus and an integral part of the Department, working side-by-side with faculty who are enthusiastically committed to your success. You’ll have the opportunity to complete original research projects, which can culminate in presentation or publication at the national level. Along with faculty research, we also encourage collaborative research opportunities with students in a variety of academic disciplines, expanding upon the benefits of a liberal arts education.

Chemistry students collaborate on research with a Fashion student to develop a chemical process to extract indigo dye from old denim scraps, creating a sustainable approach to dyeing white denim reusing existing materials.

Expert Faculty Who Care About Your Success

Time and time again, you’ll hear our faculty, at the top of their fields, express how much they care about their students. From close advising on your academic journey to hands-on collaborative research, our Chemistry and Biochemistry faculty are here to support and guide you with their decades of expertise in their respective disciplines. Browse a few faculty below, or view all Chemistry faculty members > 

Neil Fitzgerald

Trained as an analytical chemist, Dr. Fitzgerald has published in the areas of atomic spectrometry, environmental analysis, and chemical education. A strong proponent of Study Abroad, he runs short-term programs in Environmental Chemistry to London, Edinburgh, and Dublin and co-teaches a Chemistry of Fine Art course with travel to London and Paris.

Jocelyn Nadeau

Having coauthored several peer-reviewed publications with her students, Dr. Nadeau enjoys sharing her research on the synthesis and characterization of complex organic molecules with emissive or electrochemical properties for molecular electronics applications.

Elisa Woolridge

Prior to Marist, Dr. Woolridge was a Research Scientist for International Paper Company where she developed and optimized process chemistry with emphasis on biotechnology applications. Her research aims to understand Mechanism and application of enzymes for biomass conversion.

The highlights of my academic experience included the very tight-knit community I experienced in chemistry. There weren’t many students in this program, so we all knew each other quite well, and all of the professors knew us. In this way, we were able to get the individual attention and encouragement to succeed.

Kelly Henry

Chemistry Major

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I am a Research Specialist in the VelociGene Department, and my role includes a lot of molecular cloning techniques that I first learned at Marist. Marist is truly a special place. I owe these people a lot, and I appreciate their support through the years.

Terrence Turner

Chemistry Major, Biology Minor

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I cannot measure the value of my Marist education. The individualized attention I received from the professors in the Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics Department fostered my passion for chemistry. Beyond the chemistry lab, the Marist liberal arts education taught me to think critically while working in teams, an essential skill in industry.

Cathy Mulzer

Chemistry Major, Mathematics Minor

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When I took organic chemistry at Marist, everything changed for me. I absolutely loved all of the topics. You could say that I found my calling. My professor’s mentorship has meant everything to me. I’ve never felt so much control over my future or looked as far ahead as I do now.

Richard Monsky

Chemistry Major

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Limitless Opportunities in Chemistry and Biochemistry

With our triangle approach to academics, which emphasizes a combination of major coursework, an additional major, minor, or interdisciplinary coursework, and hands-on opportunities to apply your knowledge, our Chemistry and Biochemistry students are prepared to enter the field with their specific career goals in mind. Take a look at the many career paths our students take below.

 

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The Value of a Marist Education

At Marist, we pride ourselves on our dedication to providing our students with a well-rounded liberal arts education that prepares them for practical experience and profound success in their field. But don't just take our word for it - the numbers speak for themselves.

95%

Of current students are satisfied with their Marist Experience

85%

Graduation rate, higher than the average for public and private colleges

95%

Employed or attending grad school 6 months after graduation

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