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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

October 22, 2025
Hunter Chemistry Professor Retires After 41 Years of High-Impact Research

Goss went to Nebraska Wesleyan University for her bachelor’s degree, University of Nebraska for her PhD in biophysical chemistry.
October 6, 2025
Two at Hunter Named Distinguished Professors By CUNY

The City University of New York has awarded the title of distinguished professor — its highest honor — to two Hunter College faculty members.
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