Contact the department by calling 973 655 5140 with questions about the department or our programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you are contacting regarding a course enrollment matter, please email: chemadvising@montclair.edu. For information regarding the University’s plan to reopen, visit the Red Hawk Restart website, and for information regarding COVID-19, consult the Coronavirus website.
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is approved by the American Chemical Society providing students a curriculum to earn an ACS-certified degree in chemistry in addition to their undergraduate degrees in chemistry and biochemistry. There are also numerous graduate programs offered including a combined BS/MS and an MS in Chemistry with an optional concentration in Biochemistry. Our graduate programs prepare students to advance the frontiers of knowledge and to assume positions of leadership within the scientific and business communities.
Located in Richardson Hall, we have teaching laboratories for introductory, general, organic, physical, analytical and biochemistry courses. Research and instrument labs fill the remaining spaces, used for both coursework and faculty and student research. When using the labs it is important to know the safety protocols, information found on the Safety Manuals & Resources page. We also abide by the principals or green chemistry, both in our teachings and in the lab.
The Department is dedicated to teaching chemistry and biochemistry in a stimulating environment that provides ample opportunity for hands-on experimentation and individual research. Our mission is to prepare and position articulate and creative individuals for careers or advanced studies in chemistry, biochemistry and chemistry-based sciences including medicine and pharmacology, expedited by our Articulation Programs, biotechnology and bioengineering. With this mission in mind, all students involved in our programs can expect to:
Chemistry and biochemistry form the core of the physical and life sciences. As a result, the Department is expected to play a central role in the transmission, expansion and application of knowledge, which we achieve through:
Biochemistry Student Receives 2021 AESF Foundation ScholarshipKayla Mancini, a Biochemistry major, was awarded the scholarship for her research with Dr. Amrita SarkarMonday April 26, 2021
Student awarded SURF Fellowship from ACSKayla Mancini, a junior biochemistry major, received the fellowship from the American Chemical Society's Division of Organic ChemistryTuesday March 23, 2021
IRES: Summer Biology Research Program in JapanThe group will take part in the program from May 17 to July 23 researching Novel Genetic Elements Regulating Behavior of Medaka and Zebrafish Monday October 26, 2020
Dr. David P. Rotella, Sokol Professor of Chemistry Awarded NIH FundingHe and his collaborators will investigate possible new drug treatments for age-related memory loss.Friday October 16, 2020
Use the following links to find information regarding programs, advising, scholarships, and more.
Undergraduate students starting in a chemistry program should be aware of General Chem I Prerequisites.
Looking to continue your education in a medical field? Learn about the Pre-Health Advisory Committee to learn about what you need to do for a letter of recommendation and to ensure you’re prepared for medical school.
All students within the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry are encouraged to participate in research projects under the supervision of faculty.
| Name | Title | Location | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saliya Desilva | Chairperson | Richardson Hall, 343 | 973-655-5134 | desilvas@montclair.edu |
| Diane Prince | Secretarial Assistant III/Non-Steno | Richardson Hall, 356 | 973-655-5140 | princed@montclair.edu |