In the UNK Chemistry department students are involved in practical applications of science from their freshman year. Whether it's training on the latest equipment in state-of-the-art labs, assisting faculty in impactful research, or learning from premiere instructors, students acquire skills and experience that set them apart in their future careers.
Programs are tailored to students' interest areas, allowing them to graduate with a strong foundation in their specific field and setting them up for success in graduate school and employment. Students can choose from professional chemist, biochemistry, Forensics, General, Pharmacy and health science emphases, plus a Bachelor of Arts in chemistry, and a 7-12 subject teaching endorsement. We also offer a 3+1 Chemical Engineering program in partnership with UNL.
Last 5 years acceptance rate into medical school
92%
UNK Chemistry
40%
National Average
Involving students in exciting and impactful research programs is a hallmark of our department. One of the most effective ways of learning chemistry is actually doing original chemistry yourself.
To encourage participation in research, we have a Research Apprentice Program that pays a small stipend to freshmen and sophomore chemistry majors when they first join a project.
In Senior Chem Lab and Physical Chemistry, I really enjoyed working with my peers to better understand the subject - we all struggled through it together. Over the summer, I assisted Dr. K-S with her research along with two other close friends. The last 2 years of undergraduate were a blast.
The knowledge garnered through UNK for Chemistry and Education has been invaluable in helping me become a teacher. I look forward to continuing with UNK to better my career in graduate school!