Undergraduate Chemistry Major and Research

See the most current Courses and Programs of Study Catalog for the requirements for the Chemistry and Biological Chemistry concentration programs and course listing.

The Faculty Advisor for Chemistry and Biological Chemistry majors is Professor John Anderson.

Undergraduate Research

If you are considering graduate study in chemistry or a related field, by fall or winter quarter of your third year you should seek out an opportunity to do research, even if you do not plan to do an honors thesis. Typically students begin research on a volunteer basis during their second or third year of study. Productive students can be hired as paid assistants here or at other institutions over the summer.

Undergraduate Contacts

Please contact chem-dus@lists.uchicago.edu if you're interested in meeting with the Director of Undergraduate Studies, declaring a major / minor, becoming involved in research, completing an honors degree or have questions related to enrollment.

John Anderson - Faculty Advisor for Chemistry and Biological Chemistry Majors

Vera Dragisich - Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies (Joint BS/MS degree Contact)

Valerie Keller - Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies (Organic Chemistry Contact)

Meishan Zhao - Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies (General Chemistry Contact)

Britni Ratliff - Assistant Director of Undergraduate Studies (Collaborative Learning Contact)

Lilia Johnson - Administrator of Undergraduate Studies