Chemistry

Beyond the fundamentals of organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, and biochemistry, you might dive into classes like Environmental Chemistry, where you’ll explore the technology of remediation, or Bionanotechnology and Introduction to Nanomedicine, where you could investigate new ways of delivering treatments to patients.

You can also have your major certified by the American Chemical Society (ACS). This option is particularly recommended for students who are interested in careers or further study in chemistry that will require additional laboratory experience. Students must complete all required courses and take Inorganic Chemistry Lab and Biochemistry Lab I to have their degree certified.

Fordham’s location in New York City will provide you with unparalleled access to internships, research collaborations, and career pathways through our connections with hospitals, research institutes, and industry partners including Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

You’ll work alongside expert faculty members in small classes while learning cutting-edge techniques, like electron microscopy, high-resolution mass spectrometry, and chromatographic and separations methods for polymers. You’ll take part in our innovative laboratory curriculum, which incorporates modern experimental techniques, computational tools, and green chemistry practices. Our goal is to help you become a next-generation scientist.

From investigating what causes antibiotic resistance to understanding the role shapes can play in drug delivery methods, you’ll have extensive research opportunities. And your faculty mentors are here to help you in and beyond the lab. Students publish their research in peer-reviewed academic journals including Journal of the American Chemical Society and Nature Communications, earn prestigious awards, present at conferences, and get connected to grant opportunities.

As a chemistry major, you’ll be prepared for careers in pharmaceuticals, energy and fuel work, forensic science, medicine, and biotechnology to name a few. You’ll also be uniquely qualified to pursue prestigious postgraduate research or medical school.

AI is a tool that helps chemists solve complex problems faster, creating a need for scientists who understand both molecular structures and data science. At Fordham, you’ll be able to use AI to advance your own research and pair your chemistry classes with courses in computer science and mathematics, preparing you for high-growth roles in AI-driven drug discovery, forensics, environmental chemistry, and materials science. And you’ll learn skills that can’t be replaced by AI, such as critical thinking, problem solving, and experimentation.