About the Department
The knowledge you’ll gain in your chemistry classes at the University of Nebraska at Kearney will apply to everyday life, to other courses you’ll take, and to your future career. We have professional chemist, biochemistry and health science emphases, plus a Bachelor of Arts in chemistry, and a 7-12 subject teaching endorsement.
Medical School
Last 5 years acceptance rate into medical school
100%
UNK Chemistry
30%
National Average
Why UNK Chemistry?
Student to Faculty Ratio
in the Chemistry department
More Scholarly publications
by chemistry faculty and students at UNK compared to peer institutions
Research Grants
Awarded in the last 2 years
“At UNK, I was involved in research so I was able to become familiar with and use an incredible variety of instruments.” It is easy to get involved with research early at UNK, which Webber says is a big boost to a resume when applying for a job or graduate school. “The professors are passionate about their classes and really want the students to understand and enjoy what they are teaching.”
Thomas Webber
PROFESSIONAL CHEMIST’S COMPREHENSIVE
Beyond the Classroom
With many opportunities to get involved, the University of Nebraska at Kearney's Chemistry Department provides multiple ways to develop your skills and knowledge of chemistry. From research and specialty equipment to student organizations. You will always have the most advanced knowledge of your field.
Student Organizations
- UNK Chemistry Club UNK Chemistry Club is an organization of undergraduate chemistry students devoted to establishing a link between the community at large and chemistry as a profession.
Research
Involving students in exciting research programs is a hallmark of our department. One of the most effective ways of learning chemistry is actually doing original chemistry yourself.
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- INBRE PROGRAM The primary focus of INBRE is to enhance the competitiveness of biomedical research in Nebraska by supporting the training of students and the research efforts of faculty.
Specialty Equipment
The Department of Chemistry at UNK houses a wide range of basic and advanced research instrumentations available for both faculty and student use.
