"The rampant increase in the incidence of multi-drug resistant bacteria and the threat of bioterrorism necessitate new approaches to preventing and treating infection. We are applying peptide/protein engineering to investigate biomolecules and their function."
Dr. Barney Bishop, Professor
A degree in chemistry or biochemistry is a stepping stone to a career in any of the healing sciences: medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacology, and nutrition.
Graduates also are well-prepared for a variety of other science and research-based careers—including forensics, waste management, chemical engineering, and education.
Undergraduate students are invited and encouraged to participate in original research projects available through courses CHEM 451 and CHEM 452 (Special Projects in Chemistry) or by working with faculty members who are involved in externally funded research grants.
Explore research opportunities in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry through faculty-sponsored labs by type:
Mason chemistry majors may also take advantage of a number of unique scientific student internships at government laboratories such as the Naval Research Laboratory, the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Institutes of Health.
Teaching and research assistantships are available to undergraduate and graduate students, including those who are enrolled in the combined bachelor's/accelerated master's in chemistry and master's of science in chemistry.
For undergraduate programs and courses, contact undergraduate coordinator Keith Davies.
Contact Timothy Born, Associate Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry for details about graduate programs.
Students who want to strengthen their abilities and skills in general, organic, or physical chemistry can check the online Tutoring Center Schedule to determine what days and times are best to visit the Chemistry Tutoring Center
Twenty percent of the world’s populations lack access to safe drinking water. Through the Center for Clean Water and Sustainable Technologies (CCWST), Mason’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is seeking solutions to this outstanding problem.
Degrees
For more information about undergraduate programs and courses, contact Keith Davies, undergraduate coordinator.
Graduate Teaching and Graduate Research Assistantships are available to students in the Master's and Ph.D. programs. Some tuition waiver funding is also available.To apply, please print and fill out our GTA Application or GRA Application
Phone: 703-993-3622
Fax: 703-993-1993
