Chemistry and Biochemistry

Chemistry and its influence are everywhere from the materials in the car you drive, to the vitamins you take in the morning, to the laboratories where chemists are developing life-enhancing and disease controlling products.

A solid preparation in chemistry is essential for professionals in most scientific areas.

All chemistry and biochemistry graduates from Niagara do at least one year (4 credits) of independent research, supervised by a faculty member. These research experiences give students hands-on practice with problems of real-world importance and play an important role in a student’s professional development and preparation for graduate or professional school, or for the workforce.

This strong chemistry background also prepares students for graduate school, or positions in business, industry, pollution control, and ecology.

Our department offers four primary majors to undergraduates. 

• The B.S. in chemistry major is certified by the American Chemical Society (ACS) to provide foundational training in all areas of chemistry. Many B.S. chemistry students continue into research-oriented careers and/or further graduate studies in chemistry, materials science, environmental science, or medicine. A specialized concentration in computational chemistry is available.
• The B.S. in biochemistry major emphasizes additional study in biology and the chemistry of biological organisms. This major is particularly popular with pre-health students. A specialized concentration in bioinformatics is available.
• The B.A. in chemistry major offers a high level of flexibility in the choice of upper-level courses. This major is popular with students who wish to apply their interest in chemistry to careers in business, law or public policy. Students may choose courses to fulfill a 4+1 B.A. in chemistry/M.B.A in business.  
• Chemistry education majors offer the chemistry training needed for educators of students of several age levels.

Niagara University Science Training and Research (NUSTAR) Fellowship

The Niagara University Science Training and Research (NUSTAR) Fellowship seeks to enable self-motivated, goal-oriented, and academically exceptional students to carry out high-impact and collaborative research with Niagara’s science faculty. Please note that you must still apply for admission to Niagara University.

• Apply for NUSTAR Fellowship