| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
| 2025-03-01 | - |
Program Overview
Chemistry, BS
Prepare for a career in research, healthcare, or industry with Pace University's chemistry major, a STEM-designated and American Chemical Society-approved program offering hands-on lab experiences, state-of-the-art facilities, and research opportunities starting as early as your sophomore year.
Overview
At Pace, you'll go beyond textbooks and immerse yourself in hands-on laboratory work and cutting-edge research. Our American Chemical Society-approved chemistry major is designed to help you master the skills needed for graduate school, medical school, or careers in pharmaceuticals, research, or education. Through practical lab experiences, you'll explore diverse fields including green chemistry, biochemistry, and analytical chemistry—all while working with the latest instrumentation in our modern lab facilities.
Curriculum
On the Westchester Campus, professors are actively involved in research in the areas of nanotechnology, environmental science, and physical chemistry, all conducted in the cutting-edge Dyson Hall of Science. In New York City, the Chemistry program is continuously adjusted to the current trends in chemistry and physical sciences.
- Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
- Analytical Methods and Techniques
- Green Chemistry
External Approvals and Accreditations
The Chemistry program on the New York City Campus carries the approval of the Committee for Professional Training of the American Chemical Society (ACS) for more than 40 years. Our graduating students with a BS in Chemistry receive the ACS Certification.
Careers
Upon graduation, our students will possess critical and analytical thinking skills, a creative mindset, scientific and instrumentation competency, and the specialized abilities required to perform proficiently and confidently in today's world of science.
- Analytical Chemist
- Quality Control Chemist
- Chemical Safety Engineer
- Research Chemist
- Formulation Chemist
- Environmental Chemist
Alumni Testimonial
My time with the Chemistry and Physical Sciences Department at Pace well prepared me for doctorate level education. From my first year onward, I had many one-on-one encounters with professors with whom I built strong relationships, many experiences in the lab that fostered independence while still feeling supported by faculty, and many opportunities to do research and write about areas of chemistry that interested me outside of the classroom.
Where Pace Graduates are Employed
- Revlon
- L'Oreal
- Agilent Technologies
Featured Faculty
Eric Chang
Professor Chang's research interests include enzymology, drug discovery, allosteric regulation, thermal adaptation, and biomineralization.
Jaimelee Rizzo
Professor Rizzo's research focuses on the synthesis of antimicrobial surfaces.
Rita Upmacis
Professor Upmacis' research focuses on investigating factors that lead to oxidative and nitrative stress under conditions of inflammation during disease states and also infections.
Admission and Financial Aid
Ready to take charge of your future? Pace is with you every step of the way, providing a world-class education and the skills your industry will be looking for far into the future.
- Key Dates and Application Deadline
- November 1: Early Decision
- November 15: Early Action I
- December 1: Early Action II
- February 15: Regular Decision
- Tuition and Financial Aid
- For the 2025–2026 academic year, full-time undergraduate tuition is $52,924.
- Many students pay significantly less due to our generous merit scholarships, which offer up to $33,000 annually, as well as need-based scholarships, grants, on-campus employment opportunities, and loans.
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