Chemistry Major

Why study chemistry at Geneseo?

Chemists use atoms and molecules—the stuff that makes up all matter in the universe—and learn the science and art of transforming them to help solve critical 21st-century challenges.

From pharmaceuticals and human health to green chemistry and sustainability efforts to next-generation materials that enable breakthrough technologies, studying chemistry prepares students to make a difference in their world.

Geneseo’s chemistry department provides hands-on learning with state-of-the-art facilities, undergraduate research opportunities with faculty mentors who are experts in their fields, and accessible instructors committed to helping students achieve their goals.

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Program Options

• BA in Chemistry
• BS in Chemistry (ACS-certified)
• BA in Chemistry, Adolescence Education
• BA in Chemical Engineering Five-Year, 3+2
• BA in Geochemistry
• BS in Biochemistry
• Minor in Chemistry

Additional Options

• Certification in Adolescence Education: Chemistry and General Science (7–12) (available to Chemistry BA students only, not BS)
• Concentration in Natural Science with Childhood Education with Special Education (1–6)
• Concentration in Natural Science with Early Childhood/Childhood Education (B–6)
• Microcredential in Science Communication

Program Highlights

• More than 90% of undergraduates participate in research, including structured, formal research opportunities beginning in students’ first year.
• The chemistry department is a health-professions powerhouse, boasting a 92% medical school acceptance rate for applicants with national average MCAT and GPA scores.
• Geneseo is a national leader at preparing students for graduate school success, including a top 10 ranking among undergraduate colleges in the US at producing chemistry PhDs.