The Ph.D. program in chemistry and biochemistry engages students in robust coursework and stimulating research under the guidance of award-winning faculty. Students learn the chemical and biochemical principles needed to discover, develop, and design new approaches to fundamental challenges related to health, education, the environment, and energy. <br><br>Several areas of research emphasis are open to students in the program, including bioanalytical, biophysical, inorganic and bioinorganic chemistry, synthetic organic chemistry, natural products, integrative medicine, and chemical education research.<br><br>With a strong emphasis on teaching, active chemistry faculty include two UNCG Alumni Teaching Excellence Award winners, four College of Arts and Sciences Teaching Excellence award winners, and one UNC Board of Governors Teaching Excellence Award winner.<br>Faculty research is funded by National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, the N.C. Biotechnology Center, and the American Chemical Society Petroleum Research Fund.<br>The program is accredited by the American Chemical Society.