加州大学圣地亚哥分校化学与生物化学系由已故的Harold Urey教授和一群同事于1950年代创立，他们竭力创建一个强调化学基础的学科，同时拥抱这些学科的各种应用知识前沿的原则。分子合成专业为有机，无机和生物物质的分子合成的各个方面提供全面的培训，并对其结构和反应性有基本的了解。该专业为生物技术，诊断，电子和制药企业的就业以及有机，生物有机和无机化学的研究生课程提供了出色的准备。
The Molecular Synthesis major offers a thorough training in all aspects of the molecular synthesis of organic, inorganic, and biological substances, along with a fundamental understanding of their structure and reactivity. This major provides an excellent preparation for employment in biotechnology, diagnostic, electronic, and pharmaceutical enterprises as well as for graduate programs in organic, bioorganic, and inorganic chemistry. Click here to read more about the Learning Objectives for the Molecular Synthesis Chemistry major.