What's news in the Department

• Organic Chemist Faculty Position Search Fall 2011
• Chemistry Seminars Spring 2012
• Renewal of NIH area grant funds collaboration between two chemistry reseachers
• DeLoach Distinguished Professor invited to contribute to special edition of Chemical Society Reviews
• Former UNCW PostDoc is lead author on "most frequently cited" publication
• Reseachers receive over $800,000 in funding from the National Science Foundation in Fall, 2011
• Chem Ed Reseachers receives second grant from the National Science Foundation in Fall, 2011
• Major Accomplishments 2010-2011
• Newsletter_Fall 2010

From Degrees
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About the Department

Over its 50+ years of existence, the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the University of North Carolina Wilmington has established a tradition of excellence in undergraduate and masters level graduate education. Our top notch faculty combine award winning classroom instruction with cutting-edge, student-centered research to provide an ideal environment for training tomorrow's scientists, physicians and teachers. In addition to our traditional Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science (ACS Certified) and Masters of Science degrees, we offer creative alternatives to the traditional model of graduate education.

Unique Programs

Combined BS/MS Degree

• Earn both an ACS certified Bachelor of Science degree
  and a Master of Science degree in as few as five years.
• Gain extensive research experience with prolific faculty
  in a nurturing small group atmosphere..
• Ideal preparation for doctoral and professional programs
  (medicine), as well as high paying jobs in the
  pharmacetical, environmental, marine science,
  biotechnology and chemical industries.
  Learn more.

On-line Masters Degree

• As an employee at a participating company, earn a
  Master of Science Degree on-line.
• All courses are available over the Internet.
• Research is carried out at the company, under the
  joint supervision of company scientists and UNCW faculty.
• Read a student's comments about the program in Nature.
• Sample of on-line course.
• Graduate School and online application
• Learn more.

To get a more complete picture of the breadth and depth of our program, take a look at our research areas or peruse individual faculty pages. For more information about becoming a chemistry major, contact us at chembiochem@uncw.edu

Scholarships for Chemistry Majors

The department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, through the generosity of our donors, is pleased to offer scholarships to a select group of our majors. Applications for Freshmen and Juniors are available.

Help with Courses and Careers

Find tutors and the schedule for Supplemental Instruction (SI) sessions.

Chemistry Career Network
A service that puts students in touch with potential employers in the area.

Organization of the Department

Chemistry and Biochemistry Department Organization Chart