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Chemistry

Welcome to the Department of Chemistry

The Department of Chemistry at Hunter College ranks among the top 10 programs in the United States in graduating chemistry and biochemistry majors and has the most graduate and undergraduate students of any school in the City University of New York system.

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ACADEMICS

Our department values a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach, and students benefit from our tightly knit community. The department offers robust academic and research opportunities, with rich course offerings for undergraduate and graduate students alike.

Meet Our Team

Known for their groundbreaking scholarship and deep devotion to teaching, the members of the Chemistry faculty work closely with the department’s expert laboratory staff to provide students with a superior, hands-on education in every subject, at every level.

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Chemistry News

August 27, 2025
Hunter Researcher Makes Breakthrough in Fight Against Viral Diseases

A Hunter College scientist and his team have made a breakthrough in the fight against viral diseases.
August 6, 2025
Hunter Researchers’ Discovery Could Help Preserve Therapeutic Proteins

The study is led by Distinguished Professor of Chemistry at Hunter College Rein Ulijn.

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