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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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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.

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1420 Circle Dr.
Knoxville, TN 37996-1600

Email: chemistry@utk.edu

Phone: 865-974-3141

 

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Knoxville, Tennessee 37996
865-974-1000

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