Chemistry & Biochemistry

Dr. Marianne Prevot works with her graduate students in her laboratory.

A graduate student performs a chemistry demonstration for a visitor.

Scholarship and award recipients and nominees for the 2024-2025 academic year.

Undergraduate Programs

Welcome to the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Kent State University!

We invite you to explore our department and discover the dynamic community of educators, researchers, and students that make us who we are.

Our faculty includes award-winning teachers and internationally recognized scholars, supported by excellent research facilities and a collaborative spirit. From developing new materials to advancing scientific knowledge, our researchers are engaged in impactful, cutting-edge work. Be sure to browse our academic programs and course offerings - and don't miss our photo and video galleries for a closer look at life in the department.

Our graduates go on to excel in a wide range of careers. You'll find them working in local industry and Fortune 500 companies across the country. Many of our undergraduates continue their studies in graduate programs or pursue professional degrees in medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy. Our Ph.D. alumni are contributing to research and education at top companies, colleges, and universities across the globe.

Are you part of our Kent State Chemistry and Biochemistry community? If you're an alumnus, we'd love to hear from you - let us know where your journey has taken you!

Our alumni accomplish great things every day - and we invite you to become part of our success story!

SAACS

The Kent State SAACS Chapter welcomes students from all disciplines with an interest in chemistry and related fields. Our group offers opportunities for social and professional networking, career development, and community outreach that promotes chemistry while giving back to the local community.

Chemical Health & Safety

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Undergraduate Summer Research Experience (REU)

Since its inception, our REU program has hosted participants from across the country in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry and the Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute research laboratories. From 2001-2015, 2017-2019, and 2022-2024, students have spent ten weeks collaborating with faculty and researchers on innovative projects in liquid crystals, biomaterials, nanomaterials, and biological membranes.
Pre-Pharmacy & Pre-Medicine Programs

Pre-pharmacy and Pre-medicine study may be completed at Kent State University by taking basic academic courses through the College of Arts and Sciences.

Students are required to complete a primary major. Students often choose to complete the primary major in Chemistry or Biological Sciences.