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At IUP we understand that not every university’s degree are created equal. We focus on student opportunities such as an integrated leadership minor, undergraduate research, internships, and guaranteed graduate school admissions to achieve a near 100 percent employment and graduate school placement rate.

An undergraduate chemistry student

Chemistry and Biochemistry Programs

Biochemistry, BS

Chemistry, BS

Chemistry Education, Chemistry, BS

Pre-Medical, Chemistry, BS

Pre-Pharmacy, Chemistry, BS

Minors:

Chemistry Minor

Certified Degrees: The department undergoes a rigorous review by the American Chemical Society to have certified degrees offered, the gold standard for biochemistry and chemistry programs.

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News

Abbott '85 Retires from NIST

Patrick Abbott (BS Physics '85) retired after a 30-year career at NIST.

Federal Work-study Jobs in Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics

Information about federal work-study jobs in the Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics Department.

56th Annual Madia Awards

The Madia Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics and Engineering presents its 56th Annual Academic Achievement Awards.

CBPE Alumni Panel

Join us via Zoom on Friday, April 12, at 6:30 p.m. for an alumni panel discussion, featuring IUP alumni from CBPE and STEM majors. Learn about their career paths and how IUP helped them to get started on their professional journeys.

Meeting of Western Pennsylvania Section of the American Association of Physics Teachers

Physicists from across Western Pennsylvania will meet in Kopchick Hall on Saturday, March 23, to discuss current research in physics as well as physics education. Presentations will include student poster sessions.