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.

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.
• 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

Positions available in the Department

• Assistant Professor of Chemical Education
• NMR Resource Associate/Facilities Manager

Chemistry and Biochemistry Department Organization Chart

Chemistry Career Network

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