A message to prospective students:
Greetings from the Department of Chemistry.
The fact that you are reading this page is an indication that you may be
interested in pursuing a B.A. or B.S. degree in chemistry. We feel
that our program provides excellent opportunities for the undergraduate
student of today who is interested in a career in chemistry.
We have a department of outstanding faculty, each of
whom is dedicated to mentoring both undergraduate and graduate students
and to helping them achieve scientific maturity. In addition to
required classroom and laboratory courses, options exist for doing
research in exciting areas of mainstream chemistry such as bioanalytical,
bioinorganic, bio-organic and biophysical chemistry to synthetic and
catalytic inorganic and organic chemistry, to femtosecond laser and
theoretical chemistry.
We are very proud of our tradition of excellence in
teaching and research and of our many former students who have gone on to
highly successful careers in chemistry. We wish you success in your
endeavors at KU!