Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Undergraduate Studies

Choose from a wide range of emphases including our new 4+1 B.S./M.S.

Graduate Studies

Gain research experience for a fulfilling career with our graduate programs.

Our undergraduate and graduate programs are designed to build your scientific knowledge while providing skills to succeed in fields such as health care, education and industry. With our state-of-the-art labs, you'll have access to a variety of hands-on learning experiences and research opportunities. Whether you plan to pursue advanced study, become a professional chemist/biochemist or take another path, our low student-to-faculty ratio ensures a personalized learning environment.

News and Highlights

Build knowledge and credentials for career success! Consider our master's programs in Biotechnology and the emphasis in Industrial Chemistry.

Ralph Wheeler and Prof. Tim Hagen have secured an additional $2 million from the National Science Foundation for the grant , which helps high-achieving, low-income students pursue STEM degrees.
Prof. Irina Nesterova has been awarded a $380,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to that individuals at home can use.

Student Spotlight

Congratulations to the 2025 Undergraduate Summer Research Zydowsky and Anne Barrett Swanson Scholars. Pictured left to right- Kate Bansa, Brenna Schmitt (Barret-Swanson scholars) and Alfredo Varela, Eli Freites-Alvarado, Heather Matenaer and Magy Ponce (Zydowsky scholars).

Faculty Spotlight

Congratulations to Prof. Nesterova who has recently been awarded an NIH instrumentation grant, S10GM158742-01, that brought to the department the Typhoon Biomolecular Imager. The imager is a new generation of laser scanners that provides multiple and well-performing measurement capabilities and, as such, will be indispensable for �鶹��Ʒ research and training missions

Contact Us

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Faraday Hall, room 319
DeKalb, IL 60115

815-753-1131