University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown
Chemistry
Welcome to the Chemistry Department at Pitt-Johnstown!
The Chemistry Deaprtment is located in the Engineering and Science Building with several labs in Krebs hall. We offer a B.S. degree in Chemistry which provides students an opportunity to study all of the main areas of chemistry: analytical, inorganic,organic, physcial and biochemistry.
Our students gain hands-on experience with analytical methods, organic and inorganic synthesis and have access to all of the Department instrumentation. Pitt-Johnstown Chem majors participate in directed undergraduate research and/or internships. Our graduates have been successful in obtaining jobs in industry and acceptance in graduate and profesional programs.
To learn more about the Chemistry Department contact:
Dr. Elisabeth T. Bell-Loncella
Chair, Chemistry Department
814-269-2904
etbell@pitt.edu
Career and Post Gradaute Opportunities in Chemistry
Between five and eight students graduate from Pitt-Johnstown with a degree in Chemistry each year. Most of them participate in undergraduate research during while a chemistry major. Over half of our majors enter gradaute programs in chemistry or related fields. A few go on to professional programs in the health sciences. Some choose to enter the workforce upon graduation. Students who graduate with a certificate in secondary education Chemistry have been very successful in obtaining jobs teaching high school chemistry.