--- title: "Chemistry B.A. B.S. / Minor" url: "/academics/programs/chemistry" type: program date: 2026-06-11 updated: 2026-06-12 --- # Chemistry B.A. B.S. / Minor **Study the science of matter and its transformations, with hands-on lab experience starting your first year.** Chemistry is involved in everything we do, from driving a car to cooking dinner, and a chemistry degree is excellent preparation for hundreds of different industries and careers. At Manhattan University, your courses are taught by faculty members, never graduate students, and small class sizes mean your professors will get to know you and how to best help you succeed. Choose the B.S. or B.A. in this STEM-designated, ACS-approved program, or add chemistry to any major as a minor. [Request Information](/admissions/undergraduate/request-information)[Visit Manhattan University](/admissions/visit)[Explore Kakos School of Arts and Sciences](/academics/kakos) Image ![set of beakers with a periodic table in the background](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_327w/public/media/2026-06/chemistry-3000x2000.jpg?h=c6980913&itok=d25QM8PF) B.S. B.A. 132 4 Years What Set's Us Apart what-sets Exclusively Undergraduate Teaching Every course is taught by faculty members, never graduate students, in small classes where professors get to know you and how you learn. ACS-Approved Curriculum The chemistry major is approved by the American Chemical Society, and B.S. students can graduate ACS-certified with two additional advanced courses. STEM-Designated Program Chemistry is a STEM program designated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, qualifying eligible international students for a 24-month OPT extension. Faculty-Mentored Research Work one-on-one with a faculty member on active research projects and present your findings at conferences, including the American Chemical Society Conference. State-of-the-Art Instrumentation Train on research-grade instruments, from FT-NMR to X-ray crystallography, plus the high-performance computing of the Kakos Center for Scientific Computing. Flexible Degree Pathways Pursue the rigorous B.S., the flexible B.A., or a 15-credit minor, and add a nanoscience concentration to either bachelor's path. The Manhattan University Difference What Sets Us Apart The chemistry program at Manhattan University prepares students to understand the constituents of matter and its transformations through coursework spanning **general, analytical, physical, organic, and inorganic chemistry**. Students learn in small classes taught exclusively by faculty, supported by research-grade instrumentation and hands-on research opportunities that begin in the first year. Intro above Cards Cards (border around each item) white 0 Why Study Chemistry why-study The Manhattan Advantage Why Study Chemistry at Manhattan University? At Manhattan University, chemistry students gain rigorous scientific training, hands-on laboratory experience, and the individualized mentorship of faculty who teach exclusively undergraduates. Starting in the first year, students get their hands dirty doing real chemistry, working with research-grade instrumentation and conducting original research alongside faculty mentors. The program prepares graduates to thrive in graduate study, the health professions, and careers across the chemical sciences. Image ![orange solution in glass beaker in a laboratory](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_327w/public/media/2026-06/chemistry-2-3000x2000.jpg?h=c6980913&itok=1CR0IVta) square light 0 Degree Options degree-options Degree Program Options Choose the Chemistry Degree That Fits Your Goals ### Chemistry B.S. The B.S. is the most rigorous path and the preferred degree if you plan to pursue graduate study or a research career. You will complete the full sequence of general, organic, analytical, physical, and inorganic chemistry, supported by mathematics through differential equations and a full year of physics. **The chemistry major is approved by the American Chemical Society**, and B.S. students who complete Biochemistry I and one additional 400-level chemistry course graduate with ACS certification, a credential recognized by employers and graduate programs nationwide. ### Chemistry B.A. The B.A. builds the same core foundation in general, organic, analytical, and physical chemistry while leaving room for 24 free elective credits. Use them to pair chemistry with the humanities, social sciences, business, or another science, a strong fit if you are headed toward careers that connect chemistry to other fields, such as teaching, law, or the health professions. ### Concentrations Students in either degree can also add a 10-credit Concentration in Nanoscience, combining Introduction to Materials Chemistry, Solid State Materials, and Characterization of Materials. Image ![Students working in chemistry lab](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_327w/public/media/2026-06/chemistry-vert-2000x3000.jpg?h=99d542f5&itok=M_Mxqc2c) original white 0 Curriculum & Courses curriculum Eyebrow Academics Heading Curriculum & Courses Explore courses that build deep skills in chemical theory, laboratory technique, and instrumental analysis across every major subdiscipline of chemistry, with co-requisite laboratory courses woven throughout the sequence. **ACS Certification:** Students pursuing American Chemical Society certification complete Biochemistry I plus one additional 400-level chemistry course: Advanced Organic Chemistry, Advanced Topics in Chemistry, Advanced Physical Chemistry, Biochemistry of Cellular Processes, or Advanced Inorganic Chemistry. To view the whole curriculum, please visit [Manhattan University's academic catalog](https://catalog.manhattan.edu/undergraduate/artsandscience/bchs/). Hide filter UI Off dark 0 Facilities & Technology facilities-tech Facilities & Technology Train on the Technology Top Research Labs Use The Department of Biological and Chemical Sciences is equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation that is available for student use, not reserved for faculty. From your first lab courses through senior research, you will work hands-on with research-grade instruments, including: - Fourier-transform infrared spectrophotometer - Fourier-transform nuclear magnetic resonance spectrophotometer - X-ray crystallography apparatus - Diode-array UV/visible spectrophotometer - Atomic absorption unit - High-performance liquid chromatographs and gas chromatographs - Molecular modeling laboratory ### The Kakos Center for Scientific Computing The Kakos Center for Scientific Computing gives students access to the same high-performance computing technology used at the world's top universities and research laboratories. Chemistry students and faculty use the Center to develop algorithms, model 3D molecular structures, and solve equations that require high-performance computing. Image ![Woman in a chemistry lab](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_327w/public/media/2026-06/chemistry-3-3000x2000.jpg?h=99d542f5&itok=i5j9lpq5) original white 0 Experimental Design and Execution Learn to design and conduct experiments, planning procedures, controlling variables, and troubleshooting results in laboratory courses throughout the curriculum. Data Analysis and Interpretation Analyze and interpret experimental data with confidence, using statistical reasoning and computational tools to turn measurements into defensible conclusions. Independent Analytical Thinking Think analytically and independently, building habits of reasoning that support further study, research, and problem-solving throughout your career. Scientific Ethics and Responsibility Understand your professional and ethical responsibilities as a scientist, and the impact of discovery on society. Breadth Across Five Subdisciplines Build depth in general, analytical, physical, organic, and inorganic chemistry, the five core areas of the modern chemical sciences. Scientific Communication Skills Present your research at local and national conferences to develop the communication skills that effective scientific professionals rely on. Chemistry: Understand Matter. Transform Everything. At Manhattan University, chemistry students build a framework of knowledge for carrying out further study and research, and for understanding the implications of scientific discoveries and their impact on human welfare. Graduates leave prepared for careers across the chemical sciences, for teaching, for higher study, and for professional paths in medicine, dentistry, and law. Intro above Cards Basic (no borders) light 0 Research Opportunities Do Graduate-Level Research as an Undergraduate As an undergraduate chemistry student, you will have the opportunity to do hands-on research directly with a faculty member, an experience that students at larger institutions may not have until graduate school. Our students present their research at local and national conferences, including the American Chemical Society Conference, where they network with industry professionals. **Recent research projects include (checkmark list):** - Water remediation and applications of green synthetic technologies - Natural product synthesis - Solar energy conversion - Environmentally friendly synthesis of biofuels - Synthesis of ruthenium(II) and rhodium(III) complexes - Structure and properties of zeolites ### Funded Research Programs Thanks to expanded research funding, students can also apply to University-wide research programs like Jasper Research Scholars or Summer Fellows, which support student research beyond the classroom. 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The pharmaceutical, food, cosmetics, forensics, and research industries all have a major presence across the metro area, and the city's hospitals and medical centers make it a natural training ground for students headed to medical or dental school or careers in the health professions. Studying chemistry near the heart of New York City puts internships, laboratory experience, and professional networks within reach throughout your four years. And when our students present their research at conferences like the American Chemical Society Conference, they arrive already connected to one of the most demanding scientific job markets in the world. Image ![Aerial photo of New York City](/sites/default/files/styles/4_3_327w/public/media/2026-03/nyc-3200x1800.jpg?h=f0fb51a5&itok=p09sBu3Y) square dark 0 The Kakos School of Arts and Sciences The Kakos School of Arts and Sciences is the largest of Manhattan University's three schools, offering 33 undergraduate majors, six graduate programs, and six combined degrees across the humanities, natural and social sciences, and professional fields. Grounded in the University's Lasallian Catholic mission and located near the heart of New York City, the School pairs rigorous academics with small classes, close faculty mentorship, and real-world experience throughout the five boroughs and beyond. That foundation delivers: Manhattan University ranks in the top 3% nationally for salary impact (Wall Street Journal, 2026), a measure of how strongly a degree here translates into graduates' career earnings. 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