Chemistry and biochemistry are core subject areas at the basis of advancements in the understanding of living systems and modern materials that make up our surroundings.

The UNC Greensboro Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry offers a full range of degree programs, from undergraduate to Ph.D., with a strong emphasis on research, hands-on learning, and cultivating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere.

Why Study Chemistry & Biochemistry with us?

We are a vibrant community of scholars, educators, and students dedicated to advancing the great fields of chemistry and biochemistry. With award-winning faculty and staff, we are committed to providing an exceptional education and fostering an environment where students can thrive.

Our ACS-certified B.S. in Chemistry program and versatile B.S. in Biochemistry degree prepare students for a variety of careers, including paths in health professions, the chemical industry, and also further graduate study. Our graduate programs, including the M.S. and Ph.D. in Chemistry and Biochemistry, offer advanced training and research opportunities, leading to successful careers in industry, government, and academia.

Our department has received numerous accolades, including awards for teaching excellence, research achievements, and staff excellence.

Our students have also excelled, earning prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowships and NIH F31 fellowships. Additionally, we are proud to be recognized for our efforts in building a community that values and supports all its members.

We pride ourselves on a close-knit environment that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our faculty are engaged in cutting-edge research, and our students actively participate in these exciting endeavors.

Choose Your Path

Undergrad

Available programs include:

Bachelor’s in Chemistry (B.A.), Bachelor’s in Chemistry (B.A.) Comprehensive High School Teaching Licensure
Bachelor’s in Chemistry (B.S.) with concentrations in Chemistry, Biochemistry or Research
Bachelor’s in Biochemistry (B.S.)
Undergraduate Minor in Chemistry

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Graduate

Available programs include:

Ph.D. in Chemistry and Biochemistry
Master’s in Chemistry (M.S.)
Master’s in Chemistry (M.S.) with a concentration in Biochemistry

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Our Facilities

The Patricia A. Sullivan Science Building is a 170,000 square foot facility built in 2003. The Sullivan Science Building houses the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry’s 29 Research and Teaching Laboratories.
There are currently 18 laboratories devoted to research with an additional four core laboratory facilities.

NMR facilities

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry has excellent NMR facilities to support its teaching and research programs. A JEOL ECA 500 MHz spectrometer and a JEOL ECS 400 MHz spectrometer are housed at the Patricia Sullivan Science Building in Room 001. The JEOL 500 is built on a 12 T Oxford standard bore magnet and the JEOL 400 on a 9.6 T Jastech magnet.

Triad Mass Spectrometry

Our facility specializes in metabolomics, unknown compound identification and quantitative small molecule analysis. There are two possible mechanisms for having samples analyzed in our facility. Samples can be submitted for analysis or researchers can run their own samples (following required training) on our instrumentation.

Molecular Graphics Lab

The Center for Drug Discovery Molecular Graphics Facility has:
20 workstations
Running Tripos Sybyl
Schrodinger (Macromodel, Jaguar, QSite, Prime, and Glide)
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