Our students work on cutting-edge research in a laboratory environment, and are exposed to modern instrumentation and technology. As a result, our students are among the nation's leaders in publishing and presenting their findings on contemporary problems including:

• Preparing and characterizing novel nanomaterials

• Understanding the chemistry of living systems

• Developing new energy technologies

• Expanding the toolbox for chemical and medical diagnostics

• Synthesizing natural products and pharmaceuticals

With a degree from Furman, you'll be prepared to pursue an advanced degree or career at some of the nation's top graduate schools, medical schools and businesses.

Furman offers undergraduate?degree programs in chemistry,?biochemistry and environmental chemistry. Our core curriculum consists of a strong foundation in the core areas of the chemical sciences?complemented by electives in several tracks, ranging from environmental chemistry to the?chemistry of energy.