化学系制定了一项计划，将卓越的研究和教学作为重中之重。记录部门研究的论文和出版物经常在会议和座谈会上发表，并在世界各地的科学期刊上发表。该教职于国家和国际委员会和编辑委员会。几位教师编写了入门教材和高级专业专着和评论。高级的本科生和研究生班相对较小，这允许教职员工与学生之间进行大量互动。
Pursuing a chemistry degree at UMSL means:<br>Hands-on coursework. Several upper-level chemistry classes involve lab work in state-of-the-art facilities.<br>Research opportunities. All students pursuing a BS or BA in chemistry have the opportunity to participate in research for credit. You can even work with a professor on their ongoing research projects, gaining real experience in the academic process.<br>Small class sizes. Many upper-level chemistry courses have 9–12 students, and a lab will never have more than 20 students.<br>An affordable degree. UMSL is the only place in the St. Louis area where you can get an ACS-accredited BS in chemistry at the price of a public university education.<br>Connections to local industry. The St. Louis area is a hub of chemical and life sciences companies – so much so that more than half of UMSL graduates with a major in chemistry work in the St. Louis area.<br>When you major in chemistry, you can tailor your degree by choosing between a BS or BA. Our BA in chemistry prepares you for employment in the chemical industry or professional graduate degrees. The BS in chemistry prepares you to become a professional chemist or pursue an advanced chemistry degree.<br>Whether you select the BS or BA, you can expect to study in state-of-the-art labs, have opportunities to participate in faculty research projects and more.<br>The accelerated program is a unique dual degree program that provides a pathway for students to earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Chemistry with fewer total credit hours than would be required to complete each degree independently. Once all requirements have been met, students will be awarded both a BS and an MS and are able to enter the job market with a competitive edge