该系强调使用最先进的方法和设备对化学合成，表征和功能的基础知识进行严格指导，以探索传统研究领域之间的界限和交叉点。与化学和化学生物学系相关的跨学科中心的数量说明了这种奉献精神–所有这些学科都涉及化学与其他学科，部门和学校之间的重要桥梁。要完成博士学位，学生必须满足机构和部门的要求，包括口头候选人资格考试和博士学位论文的最终辩护，并获得BS学位以外的72个学分（其中48个学分必须在Rensselaer居住期间获得） ）的研究和课程工作。对于任何博士 学位，将根据学生的背景和研究需求来指定所需的课程。展示化学
In order to remain at the frontier of modern Chemistry and Chemical Biology, the department emphasizes rigorous instruction in the fundamentals of chemical synthesis, characterization and function using the most modern methods and equipment available to explore the boundaries and intersections between traditional fields of study. This dedication is illustrated by the number of interdisciplinary centers associated with the Chemistry and Chemical Biology Department all of which involve significant bridges between Chemistry and other disciplines, departments, and schools. To complete the Ph.D., students must meet institutional and departmental requirements including an oral candidacy examination and a final defense of the doctoral thesis and accumulate 72 credit hours beyond the B.S. degree (of which 48 credits must be taken while in residence at Rensselaer) of research and course work. For any Ph.D. degree, the courses required will be specified based on the student's background and research needs.