Department of Chemistry

DEPARTMENT OF

CHEMISTRY

Welcome to the Department of Chemistry at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Chemistry is the study of matter and energy in the universe. Our department offers students a number of ways to engage with this fundamental science, including two bachelor’s degree tracks, a large graduate program, and hands-on research opportunities. We have faculty members working in all the traditional sub-disciplines of chemistry, and have built a reputation for strong interdisciplinary research. Our students go on to successful careers in chemistry and beyond.

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Students studying at the University of Tennessee

Undergraduate Students

The Department of Chemistry offers both a traditional B.S. degree and a B.S. degree certified by the American Chemical Society.

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Graduate Students

The Chemistry Department offers doctoral and master’s degrees in chemistry with concentrations in the five traditional sub-disciplines. The department also supports concentrations in chemical physics, environmental chemistry, and theoretical chemistry.