Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

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WELCOME TO UTA CHEMISTRY & BIOCHEMISTRY

The UTA Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry will prepare you for a rewarding career with our innovative education and world-class research programs. These programs are led by highly esteemed faculty and conducted in top-notch facilities which equip students for careers in industry, research, or academia. We have many specialized undergraduate degree programs that offer an excellent foundation in chemistry and biochemistry, and our graduate programs provide advanced training in a collaborative research environment which has the Carnegie Classification's highest rating: R1 Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity. Research and education go hand-in-hand and all students are encouraged to become active in research early in their academic careers.

Undergraduate and Graduate Chemistry Programs
Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs

Majors

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry

Bachelor of Science in Biological Chemistry

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering Fast-Track Program

Minors

Minor in Chemistry

Minor in Biochemistry

Minor in Data Science

Master's Programs

Master of Science in Chemistry (with Thesis)

Master of Science in Chemistry (with Thesis Substitute)

Master of Science in Chemistry (Non-Thesis)

Ph.D. Program

Ph.D. in Chemistry

 


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Research Areas

Chemical Biology
Sustainable Chemistry
Molecular Design
Chemical Catalysis Materials
Computational Chemistry Separation Science

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News & Noteworthy

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Administration

Chemistry Department Administration Contact Information
Dr. Sherri McFarland Dr. Frederick MacDonnell Dr. William Cleaver

Professor
Chair

Phone:
817-272-6068

Email:
sherri.mcfarland@uta.edu

Professor
Associate Chair

Phone:
817-272-2972

Email:
macdonn@uta.edu

Professor of Instruction
Associate Chair
Undergraduate Studies

Phone:
817-272-3849

Email:
wcleaver@uta.edu


Helpful Student Links

CHEMISTRY CLINIC

The Chemistry Clinic is available at no charge to students for assistance with most 1000- and 2000-level chemistry courses.

Days and Times

Day Hours
Monday 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Tuesday 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Wednesday 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Thursday 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Friday 11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

 

Location: Science Hall (SH), Room 318



PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS