Minor in Chemistry
Strengthen your studies with chemistry
The Chemistry minor gives you a strong foundation in chemical science that complements a wide range of majors. You will explore core areas of chemistry while gaining hands-on experience in laboratory settings. This minor strengthens scientific skills and supports analytical approaches to problems.
On this page:
- Build skills that complement your major and expand career options
- Strengthen your academic profile for graduate or professional schoo
- Explore how chemistry connects to environmental and societal issues
- Strengthen laboratory and analytical skills valued in many fields
- Core chemistry concepts in organic, inorganic, analytical and physical chemistry
- Experiment design and data analysis to solve scientific problems
- How chemistry connects to environmental, ethical and societal questions
- Application of chemistry in interdisciplinary scientific contexts
To complete the minor, students take courses that include:
- Foundational coursework in core areas of chemistry and mathematics
- Upper-level chemistry courses at the 300/400 level that build applied knowledge and skills
For full requirements and declaration details, refer to the undergraduate course catalog. Current UB students wanting to apply should complete the Undergraduate Major/Minor Change Request Form.
With questions about the undergraduate chemistry programs, please contact mashour@buffalo.edu.
