Course overview
University of West Florida is committed to undergraduate research. Starting as a freshman, students can conduct hands-on research, working with modern equipment and instruments that are typically reserved for graduate students at larger universities. The courses are small, allowing instructors to give students individual attention. The program is competitive for grants. Since 2014, the department has received more than $6 million in federal grants and industry contracts from agencies such as the National Science Foundation, National Institutes of Health and the Department of Education. Students will study organic and inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, advanced lab techniques, inorganic synthesis and more. Students will have the chance to publish research results in peer-reviewed journals with faculty mentors and present research results at local, regional and national conferences. The Bachelor of Science program is for students wishing to enter graduate programs in chemistry or to find employment as professional chemists.
