Chemistry

Overview

Overview

Chemistry at St. John’s University features a broad and cross-disciplinary curriculum that includes such areas as organic and inorganic chemistry, computer applications in chemistry, natural products, methods of analysis, and reaction kinetics.

You work closely with distinguished faculty members as part of the supportive scholarly community that exists within the Department of Chemistry. You may also have the opportunity to supervise undergraduate laboratory activities as a graduate assistant, receiving tuition remission and a stipend in return.

With an M.S. in Chemistry from St. John’s, you’ll be desirable to employers in and beyond science. You’ll be eligible for careers in exciting areas of growth, including:

• Industrial chemistry: Research and development, quality control and production, technical sales, marketing and support
• Technology: Forensic science, biotechnology, nanotechnology, toxicology, environmental science, petroleum chemistry, food chemistry, cosmetic chemistry, dietary science
• Health professions: Medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, medical technology
• Government: National laboratory research, Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Food and Drug Administration, Homeland Security
• Academia: Faculty and technical support staff
• Chemical Information: Science writing, science librarianship, abstracting, publishing, editing, museums, science centers
• Intellectual Property Law: Patents