The practice of chemistry in industry typically involves the synthesis, analysis and quality control of the materials that drive our technological society.

Chemistry at UT Dallas

The chemistry program at UT Dallas, offered by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, merges chemistry, physics, mathematics, biology and computer science. A degree in chemistry provides a solid foundation and versatile skill set that can be applied to a wide range of fields and industries. 

The program emphasizes interdisciplinary problem-solving through its integrated laboratory sequence. Our hands-on research opportunities not only deepen understanding but also hones skills in data analysis, problem-solving, and scientific methodology and innovation. 

A degree in chemistry prepares students to contribute meaningfully to advancements that benefit society and the environment. Depending on whether students pursue the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science pathway, they may continue on to graduate studies or enter careers in teaching, research, manufacturing or other sectors.

High School Preparation

High school students need an interest in science and aptitude for biology, chemistry and mathematics. A background in these classes will help ensure success at the undergraduate level. 

For complete admission and degree requirements, visit utdallas.edu/chemistry 

Career Opportunities

A chemistry degree can serve as a foundation for pursuing advanced degrees in chemistry or related fields such as medicine, pharmacy, materials science or environmental science. Graduates of the program have gone on to pursue professional careers such as the following: 

• Research or pharmaceutical scientist 
• Analytical chemist 
• Lab technician 
• Materials scientist 
• Forensic scientist 
• Environmental chemist 
• Chemical engineer 
• Quality assurance or quality control specialist 
• Patent examiner 
• Professor 
• Regulatory affairs specialist 
• Science writer or communicator 

About the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

UT Dallas’ School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics offers degree programs for undergraduate and graduate students in biology, chemistry, geosciences, mathematics, and physics. In addition to regular coursework, undergraduates are encouraged to participate in research alongside faculty and graduate students. Together with its world class departments, the school also hosts the renowned MacDiarmid NanoTech Institute and the William B. Hanson Center for Space Sciences that developed the mass spectrometer that discovered water on Mars.

• Established in 1975
• Six departments
• More than 3,200 students
• 30 degrees offered
• Alumni include a Nobel Prize winner, a NASA astronaut, and numerous faculty fellows of the National Academy of Engineering and American Association for the Advancement of Science

Degrees Offered

Bachelor of Science: Actuarial science, biochemistry, biology, biomedical sciences, chemistry, data science*, geosciences, mathematics, molecular biology, physics

Bachelor of Arts: Biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics

Master of Science: Actuarial science, bioinformatics and computational biology, biotechnology, chemistry, data science and statistics, geosciences, mathematics, molecular and cell biology, physics

Master of Arts in Teaching: Mathematics education, science education

Doctor of Philosophy: Chemistry, data science and statistics, geosciences, mathematics, molecular and cell biology, physics

Certificates

• Data Science
• Genomics
• Geophysics
• Quantum Information
• Certificate in Biomedical Sciences (CBioMed)

Teacher Certification

The UTeach Dallas program offers students the opportunity to complete the requirements for high school teacher certification along with their regular BS or BA degrees.

Fast-Track Program

The Fast-Track program enables exceptionally gifted UT Dallas students to include master’s level courses in their undergraduate degree plans. Students who meet the requirements for admission to graduate school, and the minimum GPA requirement for their major, can take up to 15 semester credit hours of approved graduate level courses in their senior year to use toward completion of both bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

To take graduate courses in the Fast-Track program upper-division undergraduates must have completed 90 semester credit hours and petition their associate dean for permission to take graduate courses.