Chemistry utilizes and contributes to all areas of the natural sciences.  Progress in modern chemistry relies heavily on laboratory research, making use of a variety of instrumental and computational methods. With better information and scientific data available, the methods that scientists and theorists use to study biological sciences are evolving.

At Webster University, chemistry majors engage in coursework in chemistry, physics and mathematics with many also taking courses in biology. The science courses include both lecture and laboratory components, preparing students to assume positions in academic, industrial and government laboratories. The BS in Chemistry is also an excellent starting point for a professional career in medicine, dentistry or one of the other health sciences. Other chemistry majors may choose to pursue a graduate degree in chemistry or enter a profession that utilizes a chemistry background.

Students have access to a variety of modern chemical instruments including FTIR (Perkin Elmer Frontier and Paragon 500), UV-VIS-NIR (Perkin Elmer Lambda 750), UV-Vis (Perkin Elmer Bio Rad 10), NMR (Nanalysis NMR Ready 60e) and Fluorescence (ISS PC1) spectrometers. Other instruments include a UV photoreactor, an HPLC (X-Per Chrom 1400), a polarimeter (Steeg & Reuter) and a variety of pH meters, conductivity meters and analytical balances. Chemistry students also have access to an array of biological instrumentation including PCR, flow cytometer, electrophoresis and ultracentrifuge equipment.