What We Do
Our faculty are dedicated to your education both in the classroom and through research.
Programs of Study
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
There are three B.S. Chemistry degree options at the undergraduate level including an American Chemical Society Certification and a concentration in Biochemistry. We offer courses in traditional disciplines of chemistry as well as those in emerging areas such as bioorganic chemistry, organometallics, and separation techniques. In addition, we offer a combined B.S./M.S. program in chemistry as well as several B.S/M.S. pathways which may allow you to receive both a B.S. and an M.S. degree in five years.
Master of Science, Chemistry
There are two M.S. degree options available. The first is a 30-credit research track that requires the completion of a thesis. The second is a 33-credit course-based track, which culminates in a comprehensive examination.
Chemistry Minor
The minor in Chemistry requires the successful completion of 22-26 credits including two courses of organic chemistry and six credits of Chemistry electives above 2640 that are at least three credits each.
Additional Information
The department has five teaching laboratories and houses a 400 MHz NMR. The primary Instrument Room houses various IR Spectrophotometers, a GC-MS, UV-Vis Spectrophotometers, a Fluorescence spectrometer, a Differential Scanning Calorimeter, and two HPLCs. In addition, faculty members have other various specialized equipment in their research laboratories.
Research is an integral part of our department and all chemistry majors are encouraged to participate. Many students work on projects during the summer in an intensive research program. All of our faculty have active research programs, which are supported by various grants and fellowships, and by access to modern instrumentation.
Department Contacts
For general inquiries, please contact serafinj@stjohns.edu
Elise G. Megehee, Ph.D.
Chair and Associate Professor
St. Albert Hall
718-990-5276
megeheee@stjohns.edu
Joanne Bobb
Department Chair Secretary IV
322 St. Albert Hall
718-990-6291
bobbj@stjohns.edu
Ruth Lovelace
Department Chair Secretary IV
322 St. Albert Hall
718 990-6292
lovelacr@stjohns.edu
Student Resources
The following resources are available to chemistry students to assist them with their education:
- Graduate Admission Assistance Program
- Women in Science Scholarship Program
- The Clare Boothe Luce Program
- Grants and Sponsored Research
- Internships and Summer Research Opportunities
In addition to these opportunities, the department internally distributes information about scholarships, fellowships, internships, and research opportunities for students.
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