Employment opportunities:
Assistant Professor of Organic Chemistry - screening of applications begins September 15, 2026
Stockroom support technician - screening of applications begins August 15, 2026
Upcoming Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| August 14 & 17 | Graduate student ACS exams |
| August 18 | New graduate student orientation |
| August 24 | Start of the Fall semester |
| September 7 | Labor Day holiday - campus closed |
News
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The Teprovich lab has published its latest manuscript
The Teprovich lab has published a paper titled Partially dehydrogenated Mg(BH4)2-pyrrolidine complex as a mag...
Graduate student Beth Allen is interviewed for The Pharmacologist magazine (produced by ASPET)
Beth Allen has been featured in The Pharmacologist magazine produced by ASPET (American Society of Pharmacolo...
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry celebrates its 2026 awardees and graduates
This afternoon the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry held a party to celebrate our 2026 award winners ...
Programs
B.A. Chemistry
The B.A. degree in Chemistry is designed for students who desire: (1) a strong chemistry background for careers in the health field (see advisor concerning additional necessary courses), (2) careers in industry, including textile chemistry, technical sales, government laboratories, patent law, library fields, etc., or (3) a single subject teaching credential (science, chemistry).
B.S. Chemistry
The B.S. degree in Chemistry is designed to prepare students who desire to (1) pursue graduate work in chemistry, (2) work in industry or government laboratories, or (3) work in the fields of technical sales, hazardous materials testing and handling, chemical literature, or chemical patents. The curriculum for the B.S. degree in Chemistry has been …
B.S. Biochemistry
The B.S. degree in Biochemistry is designed for students who desire: (a) pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy, or pre-veterinary preparation, (b) graduate study in biochemistry, or (c) careers in the life sciences that require an understanding of biological phenomena at the molecular level. The curriculum for the B.S. degree in Biochemistry has been reviewed by the American …
M.S. Chemistry
The M.S. degree in Chemistry is designed to prepare students for research-oriented careers in the chemical industry, for entry into doctoral programs at other institutions, or for teaching chemistry at institutions such as community colleges.
M.S. Biochemistry
The M.S. in Biochemistry allows specialization in the areas of biochemistry, molecular biology, structural biology or bioorganic chemistry. The degree is intended for students desiring research-oriented careers in the chemical, biochemical or biotech industry; postsecondary chemistry/biochemistry teaching; or entry into Ph.D. programs.
Department Office
Chemistry & Biochemistry
Eucalyptus Hall, Room 2102
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8262
- Phone: (818) 677-3381
Business Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Welcome to the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry provides rigorous undergraduate and master’s-level educational programs that prepare graduates for success in medical, industrial and academic careers. The department offers American Chemical Society (ACS)-certified Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees in Chemistry and Biochemistry and a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Chemistry. Other students may add a minor in Chemistry to their existing degree. We also offer research-based Master of Science (M.S.) degrees in Chemistry and Biochemistry. All of our graduate students and a significant number of our undergraduates conduct research with faculty, often resulting in coauthored research publications and presentations at local, regional, national or international meetings.