# Chemistry

**Source**: https://www.brown.edu/undergraduate-programs/chemistry-ab-scb
**Parent**: https://www.brown.edu/undergraduate-programs

The Chemistry concentration offers courses and research opportunities that range from fundamental studies involving the characterization and preparation of synthetic and naturally occurring molecules, to interdisciplinary studies at the interfaces of chemistry with biology, medicine, physics, engineering, and nanoscience.

Degree Type

A.B., Sc.B.

department

[Department of Chemistry](https://chemistry.brown.edu/undergraduate)

[More Information](https://chemistry.brown.edu/undergraduate)

[All Programs](https://www.brown.edu/undergraduate-programs)

CIP Code

40.0501ℹ

The Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) was developed by the U.S. Department of Education to categorize educational programs in the U.S. for a variety of reporting purposes. Each program at Brown is assigned a CIP code that best matches its academic curriculum.

[Current STEM Eligible CIP Codes](https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/stem-opt-hub/additional-resources/eligible-cip-codes-for-the-stem-opt-extension)

- [Biomed](https://biomedical.brown.edu/)
- [Physics](https://physics.brown.edu/)

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# Chemistry

The Chemistry concentration offers courses and research opportunities that range from fundamental studies involving the characterization and preparation of synthetic and naturally occurring molecules, to interdisciplinary studies at the interfaces of chemistry with biology, medicine, physics, engineering, and nanoscience.

As early as their first year, undergraduates are able to work one-on-one or in small groups with faculty members on cutting edge research projects. The Sc.B. degree provides a thorough foundation for further graduate study or for entry-level technical positions in each area. Students seeking the Sc.B. may either pursue the standard Chemistry concentration or one of the two optional tracks: Chemical Biology or Materials Chemistry. Students may also pursue the A.B. degree in Chemistry, which provides a core education in the discipline.

- [List of requirements](https://bulletin.brown.edu/the-college/concentrations/chem)
- [Honors website](http://www.brown.edu/academics/chemistry/sites/brown.edu.academics.chemistry/files/uploa  ds/2014_15_chemistryUgradHandbook.pdf)

## Student Goals

Students in this concentration will:

- Understand the central precepts of chemistry and their operation in everyday life
- Know how to formulate a scientific question
- Have the ability to analyze, evaluate, and design solutions to problems in chemistry and related fields
- Develop effective communication skills
- Engage in independent research

## Tracks

- Chemical Biology Track for the Sc.B. Degree
- Materials Chemistry Track for the Sc.B. Degree

## Department Undergraduate Group (DUG)

Student Leaders: Matthew Liu, Adam Ibrahim, Mia-Nathalie Pridgen, Iris Yang, Liza Marcus, Catherine Alexis, Nagapratham Rao, Genevieve Gallico

[Visit DUG website](http://brown.edu/go/chemdug)

## Graduating Class

| Class Year | Total Students | Honors Graduates |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2021 | 13 | 7 |
| 2022 | 15 | 5 |
| 2023 | 17 | 8 |
| 2024 | 19 | 9 |
| 2025 | 12 | 4 |

About two-thirds of graduates with a degree in chemistry pursue graduate study in chemistry, biochemistry, engineering, business, law, education and medical or dental school. Whether with a Ph.D., Master's or Sc.B. degree, many have gone on to work in hospitals engaged in clinical or pharmaceutical chemistry, in universities and colleges as academics, or for government agencies in research laboratories, state health departments, or enforcement agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency. About half of all graduates work in the chemical industry and the biotechnology field, as well as in companies involved with microelectronics, batteries, fuel cells and solar cells.

What are Chemistry concentrators doing…

The Director of Undergraduate Studies is typically the first point of contact for prospective concentrators. Once students have declared, they may be assigned a specific concentration advisor from within the department or program.

- [Amit Basu](mailto:Amit_Basu@brown.edu)

- [Amit Basu](mailto:Amit_Basu@brown.edu)
- [Eunsuk Kim](mailto:Eunsuk_Kim@brown.edu)
- [Matthew Zimmt](mailto:Matthew_Zimmt@brown.edu)