One of the nation's top Chemistry programs
Chemistry is the study of how matter behaves at its most basic level. The central science is involved in everything we do — with applications across medicine, engineering, and agriculture.
With a team of 20 outstanding and diverse faculty members, the JSU Chemistry program offers BS, MS, and PhD degree programs. The BS degree has been certified by the American Chemical Society since 1973, with career paths including biomedical science, environmental science, forensic science, pre-medicine, pre-dentistry, pre-pharmacy, and pre-engineering.
Graduates receive excellent preparation for graduate and professional schools, as well as careers in industry, academia, and government. The department is dedicated to building the country's premier PhD program, fostering a culture and environment conducive to underrepresented minorities. Faculty members are prolific researchers, averaging 7 papers per faculty per year, and the department consistently ranks among the top chemistry departments in the country.
- Department
- Chemistry, Physics & Atmospheric Sciences
- Degrees
- BS · MS · PhD
- ACS Certified
- BS since 1973
- Faculty
- 20 members
- Office
- (601) 979-2171
- Contact
- (601) 979-7021
- Address
- 1325 J. R. Lynch St.
A program recognized nationally
Decades of accreditation, productive faculty, and a strong graduation-to-advanced-study pipeline.
Among the nation's top Physical Sciences programs
Per the source, the JSU Chemistry program ranks 3rd in Bachelor's, 2nd in Master's, and 3rd in Doctoral degrees in Physical Sciences (mainly chemistry) awarded to African Americans.
Become a scientist by being a scientist
The chemistry program involves a deep study of matter and its properties. In classrooms and labs, students synthesize, analyze, and test substances to gain understanding of how and why they combine or separate to form other substances, and how they interact with energy.
Learn by doing. From your first day on campus, you will learn to be a scientist by being a scientist — working your way up to developing and testing your own hypotheses. You will create new substances, test theories using chemical analysis, create processes to make unstable molecules more stable, and become part of the process of creating new scientific knowledge.
Apply your knowledge. Time is spent collecting and analyzing data or running experiments on state-of-the-art equipment — not solely sitting at desks.
- Sub-Disciplines
- General · Analytical · Organic · Physical · Biochemistry
- Hands-On
- State-of-the-art lab equipment
- Research
- Real-world research with faculty
- Experience
- Field experience for pay or academic credit
“Challenging Minds, Changing Lives.”
Jackson State UniversityUndergraduate & graduate programs
Two structured curriculum paths — the ACS-certified BS for undergraduates and the MS/PhD pathway for graduate research and specialization.
Where Chemistry majors go
Chemistry majors have a plethora of career options after studying general, analytical, organic, and physical chemistry, and biochemistry. The BS supports multiple career-preparation tracks:
Career-Preparation Tracks
Career Paths
Central role in chemical advancements
Scholarships, fellowships & internships
For many years, the department has played a central role in new chemical developments and advancements. Various training programs provide scholarships, fellowships, and internships for students. For further information, contact the Department office at (601) 979-2171.
News, dates & supporting resources
Faculty, staff & the broader department
Meet the team behind JSU Chemistry and explore the sister departments in the unified Department of Chemistry, Physics, and Atmospheric Sciences.
Ready to study Chemistry at JSU?
Apply now or contact the Department office for more information about training and program features.
Contact Chemistry
Department of Chemistry
1325 J. R. Lynch St.
P.O. Box 17910
Jackson, MS 39217–0510