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Research
Graduate and undergraduate students and postdoctoral fellows collaborate with faculty and staff on research spanning all of the chemical sciences. We frequently collaborate across groups within the department, across campus, across states, and even across countries.
Graduate Degree Programs
The Department of Chemistry is ranked very highly in all recent national rankings of graduate programs. We offer a doctor of philosophy in chemistry, a master of science in chemistry, and the Bridge to the Doctorate program in conjunction with the American Chemical Society. GRE is NOT required for fall 2021 admission.
Undergraduate
The undergraduate chemistry major leads to a bachelor of science or a bachelor of arts degree awarded by the College of Letters & Science. The curriculum provides excellent preparation in chemistry, along with a wide breadth of liberal arts coursework.
At the UW-Madison Department of Chemistry, world-class education and groundbreaking research go hand-in-hand to provide a collaborative and innovative environment for the thousands of students, faculty, and staff that we serve.
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Featured News
Department of Chemistry Celebrates the Class of 2026
On Friday, May 8, 2026, the Department of Chemistry recognized and celebrated the Class of 2026 baccalaureate, master’s, and doctorate graduates. This year, 63 undergraduate chemistry majors, 6 master of science graduates, and 72 doctorate …
May 12, 2026Department of Chemistry recognizes 124 students with scholarships, grants, and support in excess of $415,000 at the 2026 Awards Ceremony.
The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Department of Chemistry held its annual Student Awards Ceremony on Thursday, April 23, 2026, celebrating 72 undergraduate students and 52 graduate students. Because of generous donations from many benefactors, the Department …
April 24, 2026Professor Helen Blackwell elected member of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences
On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, the American Academy of Arts & Sciences (AAAS) announced its newest members – the 252 leaders in academia, the arts, industry, journalism, philanthropy, policy, research, and science elected in 2026, …
April 23, 2026Professor Randall Goldsmith wins 2026 Guggenheim Fellowship
Professor Randall Goldsmith of the University of Wisconsin’s Department of Chemistry has been named a Guggenheim Fellow by the Board of Trustees of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. The board made its announcement this …
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Awards
Professor Helen Blackwell elected member of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences
On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, the American Academy of Arts & Sciences (AAAS) announced its newest members – the 252 leaders in academia, the arts, industry, journalism, philanthropy, policy, research, and science elected in 2026, …
Professor Randall Goldsmith wins 2026 Guggenheim Fellowship
Professor Randall Goldsmith of the University of Wisconsin’s Department of Chemistry has been named a Guggenheim Fellow by the Board of Trustees of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. The board made its announcement this …
UW–Madison Department of Chemistry alum Lauren Fields Joins Elite 2026 Schmidt Science Fellows Cohort
When the 2026 cohort of Schmidt Science Fellows was announced this spring, it included just 32 early‑career scientists selected from institutions around the world—researchers recognized not only for excellence in their doctoral work, but for …
Department members honored for excellence in teaching
Professor Ryan Stowe has won the 2026 Taylor Award for Teaching Excellence. Professor Stowe was honored at the Taylor Teaching Award Symposium and presented a talk entitled “Stepping-stones toward coherent and useful chemistry learning“ on …
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