The Department of Chemistry is a comprehensive academic unit that offers B.A. and B.S. degrees in Chemistry, a B.S. degree in Biochemistry, a M.S. degree in Chemistry, and a Ph.D. degree in Chemistry.

Our vision is to be a premier department of chemistry advancing scientific literacy through creative research and advances in education, including collaborations within and beyond The University of Texas at San Antonio. Our faculty are nationally and internationally known for their contributions to science. Our graduates often pursue careers in one of the following professions: chemist, research scientist, forensic scientist, toxicologist, quality control, chemist, and laboratory tech.

Students have access to strong research programs, state-of-the-art resources, and competitive financial support. Our faculty members conduct research in a variety of areas and are dedicated to the university mission of discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement, and public service.

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364

Undergraduate Students

62

Graduate Students

32

Faculty

$9.2M

Research Expenditures

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Undergraduate B.S. Programs

The B.S. in Biochemistry is accredited by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; the B.S. in Chemistry is approved by the American Chemical Society.

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