Today’s most pressing global challenges—including climate change, natural resource sustainability, agriculture, drug development, medicine, energy production, education, and justice—require interdisciplinary solutions. Chemistry, the study of matter and its transformations, provides a vital foundation for collaboration across the sciences, enabling innovation and data-driven approaches to complex problems.
At Hofstra University, the faculty and staff of the Chemistry Department foster an exceptional environment where students explore scientific discovery, develop their passion for science, and prepare to address the challenges of tomorrow through engaging coursework and guided independent research. The Department’s programs in Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Forensic Science are united by a common curriculum and a shared approach to understanding the world—one grounded in observation, measurement, analytical reasoning, and creativity as tools for solving complex modern problems.
About the Department
In the Classroom
Our Programs
Hofstra University's Department of Chemistry offers four different degree programs to best fit each student. Students are advised every semester by a dedicated faculty advisor to ensure they are on track to graduate while being able to make the most of the Hofstra experience.
At Hofstra
The Student Experience
Students in the Department of Chemistry have access to state-of-the-art facilities, student organizations, and hands-on research.
Your Future
Career Potential
The Department of Chemistry at Hofstra University prepares students for graduate school and careers in a variety of fields, including education, forensic science, law, medicine, nutrition, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, and research.
About the Department
Our Offices
Room 106 Berliner Hall
South Campus
516-463-5534
Office Hours:
Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.