该系提供两个不同的博士学位。-化学专业一名，生物化学专业一名。这些计划涵盖了现代化学研究的所有领域，包括有机，物理，无机和分析化学，以及生物化学，分子生物学和生物物理学。跨学科研究受到高度重视，并在本系找到化学家和生物化学家并肩工作，研究重大科学挑战的不同方面并不少见。
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is characterized by an unsurpassed commitment to the development of our graduate students into well-rounded scientists who can take on leadership roles in industry, academia, or government. The commitment is made possible through world-class faculty, outstanding facilities, extensive research and teaching opportunities, and relationships with other domestic and international programs. An interdisciplinary approach allows our department to foster nearly limitless student interests.