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Solutions for Life

Welcome to the Department of Chemistry and Physical Sciences on the Pleasantville campus. Both our Biochemistry and Chemistry programs are approved by the prestigious American Chemical Society. Our dedicated faculty and optimal classroom sizes provide you with immersive opportunities for learning and conducting research in state-of-the art laboratories.

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Ranked #2

Biochemists rank #2 in best science jobs (Source: )

$80,670

The median annual wage for chemists (Source: )

7%

Employment of biochemists is projected to grow 7 percent from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations (Source: )

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Innovative Learning Experiences

We are committed to a student-centered culture and experiential learning approaches as you build a solid foundation in the chemical and physical sciences. Excel in your studies through close interactions with dedicated professors in small classroom and laboratory settings, where individual mentorship remains at the core of our teaching philosophy.

Enriching Opportunities

As a student in Chemistry and Physical Sciences program, you can participate in a variety of extracurricular activities including the Chemistry Club (Â鶹´«Ã½ Chapter of Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Society), Tri-Beta, and Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Society.

The Dyson Hall of Science on the Pleasantville campus houses teaching and research laboratories to provide you with experiential learning opportunities that allow you to develop crucial skills in critical thinking, data analysis, instrument usage, and research processes.

We engage you with solid research mentorship early on in your studies. Our faculty are committed to providing you with unique research opportunities to conduct research projects in our state-of-the-art science laboratories.

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