A chemistry degree from Rockhurst University leads to success, whether you plan to continue your education in graduate school or go directly into one of the many careers for chemists.

What is chemistry? While difficult to pin down exactly, chemistry is usually defined as the science concerned with the composition, structure, and behavior of elements and compounds. Jobs for chemistry majors include geo, water, and synthetic chemist, chemistry teacher, and a myriad of other fields that require chemical professionals to test and develop new products

RU’s chemistry department is accredited by ACS (American Chemical Society), and its science degrees offer a broad spectrum of courses – from organic chemistry to physical chemistry to biochemistry – designed to meet your specific needs and desired vocational objectives. Professors within our chemistry degree program work closely with you as an individual in the classroom and lab setting and are right there beside you during independent research to provide practical, real-world exposure to important scientific questions and methods.

Our Facilities

Students earning one of RU’s many science degrees have access to seven high-standard instructional laboratories, including two devoted entirely to advanced instrumentation and two student-faculty research laboratories. You can expect opportunities for interdisciplinary research as well. Learn more about our instrumentation and facilities.

ACS Accreditation

Our chemistry degree program is accredited by ACS, signifying that this science degree program meets or exceeds national and international chemical education standards. It also differentiates you when looking for chemistry degree jobs because employers typically find graduates of ACS-approved programs to be better prepared for technical employment.