Graduate Study in Chemistry General Information Y our choice of a university for graduate study is important in determining both the course of your professional career and the quality of your life over the next few years. The quality of the faculty, the level of financial support, the scope of research facilities, and the overall reputation of the graduate program are important factors in this decision. Penn State excels in these areas and offers other unique advantages as well.
Graduate students are an integral part of the research community.
A high level of interaction among faculty and students distinguishes the program. Graduate students participate in every aspect of department life and have the opportunity to influence its governance by serving with faculty on committees. Penn State's Department of Chemistry is large enough to offer research training of great variety and high quality, but small enough to allow personal interaction between faculty and each student. Penn State has a long history of excellence in chemistry. Our current faculty and students strive to continue this tradition in the rapidly changing world of modern science.