The Department of Chemistry provides a rare blend of individual attention and exposure to a myriad of disciplines in both undergraduate and graduate programs. We connect you with faculty who are world-recognized researchers and committed educators, leading to an invigorating fusion of theory and practice.

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Research in Chemistry

UVM researchers are working hard to solve many of today's complex problems, and have state-of-the-art facilities to work in. You can see what chemistry researchers at UVM are up to by visiting their individual faculty pages.
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Graduate Experience: Diverse Topics, Focused Mentorship

The chemistry department at UVM has one of the largest, most active graduate programs at the university. Faculty and students collaborate on cutting-edge research across various topics. Graduate students receive competitive stipends through research and teaching assistantships.
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Undergraduate Experience: Rigorous and Engaging

UVM is a respected research university with a close-knit experience. Undergraduate chemistry majors learn from internationally recognized faculty and collaborate on funded research with faculty, graduate students, post-docs, and technicians, gaining valuable experience.

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