• • Research and teaching at the forefront of developments in all areas of chemistry, including bioinorganic , organic synthesis, biochemistry, physical, and computational
  

• • Faculty working on cutting edge research in interdisciplinary areas, training students to think independently and creatively (click here for a pdf listing the papers our students presented at the 2007 National American Chemical Society Meeting)
  

• • Graduation of 10 to 13 PhD students per year
  

• • Dissertation Advisory Committees to monitor and mentor student progress
  

• • Successful career outcomes for graduates in industry, academia, and government
  

• • Vital program of 40 formal Department Colloquia, and disciplinary lecture series involving outside speakers
  

• • Active student groups, the Boston University Younger Chemists Committee and the Boston University Women in Chemistry
  

• • Location in Boston, one of the world's leading research areas, fostering synergistic, collaborative activities with universities, pharmaceutical companies, and leading laboratories in the area

We encourage you to apply. Once admitted, we believe you will have a rewarding graduate experience in our program. If you have any questions, please click here.

Prof. John A. Porco, Jr.

Chair, Graduate Admissions Committee