Welcome to the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Canisius College.  The Department offers five program tracks leading to bachelor of science (B.S.) degrees in Chemistry or Biochemistry, allowing students to pursue studies that match their interests.  

Some of the unique features of the Canisius chemistry program include:
  • Small class sizes with personalized attention from well-qualified and experienced faculty
  • The choice to enroll in courses taught in a traditional approach or those that use newer teaching methodologies, such as team learning
  • Hands-on experience with every major type of modern chemical instrumentation
  • Opportunities for student involvement in research projects early in their college career
  • Accreditation by the American Chemical Society
In addition to classroom based learning, students have 24-hour access to the department’s computer lab and work in laboratories that are exceptionally well-equipped with modern instrumentation.  After graduation, many of our students enter programs in top-ranked graduate and medical schools.  Our students receive an excellent education and acquire the range of skills needed to pursue their chosen careers.  Our graduates are successful in exciting careers from scientific research to medicine, patent law, finance, marketing and scientific journalism, as well as careers in the pharmaceutical, chemical, biotechnology, environmental and material science industries. 

Click on the links at the left to discover more about our department, programs, faculty, research and students.

Current Students:  Click here (Adobe PDF) to download the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry Student Handbook.