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Chemistry, Biochemistry

A Chemistry Program with Real-World, Hands-On Experiences in the Hudson Valley

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Why study Chemistry or Biochemistry at Marist University?

The Chemistry and Biochemistry programs at Marist University prepare students to study and apply chemical principles through research and analytical investigation. Students conduct experiments, both traditional and computational, use modern instrumentation, and analyze data to understand chemical systems and processes. Through hands-on work and research experiences, students develop technical and problem-solving skills essential for scientific careers. The programs provide a strong foundation for careers in chemistry and related fields, as well as for graduate study.

Program Distinctions

Advancing Science Education

Backed by Marist鈥檚 $100 million Science and Health Initiative, including a new state-of-the-art facility designed to support advanced laboratory and research instruction.

Graduate Success

97% of School of Science graduates are employed or pursuing graduate study within six months of graduation*.

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* Based on a five-year average from Marist鈥檚 annual outcomes report (knowledge rate: 86.8%).

Diverse Faculty Expertise

Faculty-mentored and course-based undergraduate research experiences emphasizing analytical techniques, instrumentation, and chemical discovery, with opportunities to present findings and contribute to scientific inquiry.

Hands-On Learning

Hands-on instruction focused on experimental design, computational modeling, data analysis, and modern chemical methods. 

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Top Institutions

Graduates pursue careers and advanced study with national laboratories and leading research institutions, and continue their education at institutions including Columbia, Yale, Cornell, and Northwestern.

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Marist Announces Ambitious $100 Million Science and Health Initiative

Marist University is investing $100 million to launch a comprehensive Science and Health Initiative to expand academic programs, modernize facilities, and strengthen partnerships to meet growing student interest and workforce demand. Grounded in Marist's "and" not "or" philosophy, the initiative blends rigorous scientific training with the critical thinking, ethics, communication, and leadership skills that today's scientific and clinical professions demand.

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Choose a Major to Drive Your Goals

Marist University鈥檚 Chemistry program is approved by the American Chemical Society. Students gain extensive hands-on experience with modern instrumentation and develop strong communication and technological skills. Four degree options are available, each supporting different academic and career goals. Students who complete the required ACS curriculum may earn an ACS-certified degree.

BS in Chemistry

The BS in Chemistry provides a broad and rigorous foundation across the major areas of chemistry, including analytical, inorganic, organic, physical, and biological chemistry. Students gain extensive laboratory experience, work with modern instrumentation, analyze chemical data, and may participate in faculty-mentored research. The degree prepares students for careers throughout the chemical sciences and related industries, as well as graduate study in chemistry and other scientific fields.

BS in Chemistry with Biochemistry Option

The BS in Chemistry with the Biochemistry Option combines a strong foundation in chemistry with greater emphasis on biological systems and the chemical processes of living organisms. Students study areas such as biological molecules, enzymatic reactions, metabolism, and molecular methods while developing laboratory, instrumentation, data-analysis, and research skills. The degree provides strong preparation for careers in the chemical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and biomedical fields, as well as graduate study and health-professions programs.

BA in Chemistry

The BA in Chemistry provides a broad foundation in chemistry with greater flexibility to pursue coursework in complementary areas such as biology, education, business, or computer science. The degree is well suited for students interested in health-professions programs, secondary-school teaching, or careers that combine scientific knowledge with communication, business, or other fields.

BA in Biochemistry

The BA in Biochemistry combines the study of chemistry and biological systems with the flexibility to pursue additional coursework in areas such as biology, psychology, or other health-related fields. The degree provides strong preparation for health-professions programs and for careers or graduate study in biomedical, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and related fields.

Expert Faculty Who Care 蜜月直播 Your Success

Time and time again, you鈥檒l 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 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.

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Extensive Hands-on Research Opportunities

As a student in the Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics 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 that may culminate in a national-level presentation or publication. In addition to faculty research, we encourage collaborative research with students across a variety of academic disciplines, building on the benefits of a liberal arts education.

 

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Limitless Opportunities in Chemistry and Biochemistry

You can expect an enriching environment at Marist that will inspire your academic pursuits. Here, you'll be empowered to choose "and," not "or " when it comes to your education by combining majors, minors, interdisciplinary coursework, and internships, with hands-on opportunities. 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.

Career Outcomes

Career Path of Marist Chemistry and Biochemistry Graduates 2005鈥�2025

Career Outcomes
43% Graduate School
5% K鈥�12 Educators
8% Non-STEM Industry
24% STEM Industry
20% Professional School
DDS, DO, DPM, JD, MD, PA, PharmD

Career Path of Marist Chemistry and Biochemistry Graduates 2005鈥�2025 (based upon first activity beyond undergraduate study of 168 students)

 

 

Marist's Chemistry Degree / Biochemistry Degree Frequently Asked Questions

The provides the most extensive preparation in chemistry and is well suited for students planning careers or graduate study in the chemical sciences. The offers greater flexibility for students who wish to combine chemistry with coursework in another area, including biology, education, business, or preparation for a health-professions program.

A chemistry degree provides a broad foundation across the major areas of chemistry and prepares students for careers in the chemical sciences, industry, research, education, and related fields, as well as graduate or professional study.

A biochemistry degree, with emphasis on the chemistry of living systems, provides strong preparation for careers in chemical, pharmaceutical, and biomedical industries, as well as graduate studies or health-care fields.

A strong undergraduate chemistry program should offer:

  • Hands-on research opportunities
  • Faculty mentorship
  • Modern facilities with state-of-the-art equipment
  • Career and graduate school outcomes
  • A flexible curriculum that supports multiple career paths

Marist University's Chemistry and Biochemistry degree programs are designed around these pillars, offering small classes, opportunities to conduct original research alongside faculty, and experiences that support employment and graduate study.

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