{"id":58,"date":"2021-04-02T22:16:07","date_gmt":"2021-04-03T03:16:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/college-of-letters-sciences\/school-of-biology-chemistry-biochemistry\/department-of-chemistry\/chemistry-acs-certified\/"},"modified":"2026-05-21T17:24:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T17:24:19","slug":"chemistry-degree-university-of-wisconsin-stevens-point","status":"publish","type":"uwsp_programs","link":"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/programs\/chemistry-degree-university-of-wisconsin-stevens-point\/","title":{"rendered":"Chemistry (ACS Certified)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">STUDENTS PURSING A CHEMISTRY DEGREE WILL FIND A CHALLENGING, MODERN COURSE OF STUDY <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry provides a supportive learning environment. Chemistry appeals to us because it touches on each branch of the physical sciences including biology, earth science, and environmental science. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students may earn the American Chemical Society-certified chemistry degree. The certification indicates that the student has completed rigorous course work that provides them with the skills needed for a successful career in science. About 35 percent of UW-Stevens Point chemistry and biochemistry graduates go on to graduate or professional schools. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-cards gold-hex blockspacetop blockspacebottom\"><div class=\"site-width\"><div style=\"text-align:center\" class=\"horizontal-card-intro\"><h3>Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry<\/h3><div class=\"acc-intro-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-biology-chemistry-and-biochemistry\/chemistry-and-biochemistry\/\">Explore Department <\/a><\/div><\/div><section class=\"hcard-container\" aria-label=\"Horizontal Card\"><div class=\"uwsp-horizontal-card-container\" aria-live=\"off\">\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17787807687896929\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgright\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">WHY STUDY CHEMISTRY AT UW-STEVENS POINT?<\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p>The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers a challenging and modern course of study in a supportive learning environment. The department plays a central role in helping graduates find satisfying, appropriate employment through personal referrals and shared openings. Personal letters of recommendation are also available from faculty familiar with the student\u2019s performance record. UWSP chemistry students take classes and conduct research in the university&#8217;s Haeni Chemistry Biology Building, a state-of-the-art, $75 million facility.<\/p><\/div><div>\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academic-success\/\" target=\"_self\">ACADEMIC AND CAREER ADVISING <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/admissions-aid\/\" target=\"_self\">SCHOLARSHIPS AND AID <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-outline-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academic-and-career-advising-center\/current-students\/degree-planning\/major-maps\/\" target=\"_self\">MAJOR MAP <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/IMG_1251a-592.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17787807696217397\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgright\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Guidance Just for You<\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p>We are committed to helping you achieve both your personal and professional goals. Students will work with their adviser to plan out their course of study, and discuss career options, and on- and off-campus opportunities including research internships and scholarships. If you love science, our university will feel like home to you!<\/p><\/div><div>\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-solid-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-biology-chemistry-and-biochemistry\/faculty-mentored-student-research\/\" target=\"_self\">ASSIST IN RESEARCH <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-link-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-biology-chemistry-and-biochemistry\/student-employment\/\" target=\"_self\">STUDENT EMPLOYMENT <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2026\/04\/P9I2311.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-block\" id=\"hcard17787807716609458\"><div class=\"uwsp-horiz-card-individual split5050 hcard-imgright\"><div class=\"hcard-infocell\"><h3 class=\"hcard-title\">Scholarships and Awards<\/h3><div class=\"hcard-content\"><p>The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry administers several awards to recognize outstanding student performance in the chemistry curriculum. Awards are presented annually in the spring semester.<\/p><\/div><div>\n<a class=\"uwspbtn uwsp-btn-link-purple\" href=\"https:\/\/uwsp.scholarships.ngwebsolutions.com\/CMXAdmin\/Cmx_Content.aspx?cpId=1601\" target=\"_self\">Search Scholarships <i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-chevron-right\"><\/i><\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"hcard-mediacell\"><div class=\"hcard-images hcard-oneimg\"><div class=\"hcard-image\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/academics\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/43\/2021\/03\/scholar-2026.jpg)\">\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"hslider-buttoncontainer\"><button class=\"hsliderBack horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"previous slide\">\u276e<\/button><div class=\"single-card-nav\"><\/div><button class=\"hsliderForward horizontal-sliderbutton\" aria-label=\"next slide\">\u276f<\/button><\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WHAT TO EXPECT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The $75 million Haeni Chemistry Biology Building is home for all chemistry majors. The department houses approximately $2 million of state-of-the-art <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/school-of-biology-chemistry-and-biochemistry\/instrumentation\/\">instrumentation<\/a>, giving students access to equipment used in diagnostic labs, hospitals, graduate programs, and environmental analysis labs throughout the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UWSP graduates in chemistry and biochemistry are extremely competitive in today&#8217;s job market. Successful job placement is usually attained within six months of graduation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chemistry pairs well with a variety of other UW-Stevens Point programs, including biology, mathematics, physics, paper science, chemical engineering, and psychology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GET INVOLVED ON CAMPUS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The department supports the local chapter of the American Chemical Society-Student Affiliate. Also known as <a href=\"https:\/\/spin.uwsp.edu\/home_login\">Chemistry Club,<\/a> ACS-SA is a student-run organization that promotes interest in chemistry and science in general to campus and the local community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry has a variety of interesting research projects for students to choose from. Projects are available in the areas of nanotechnology, polymer chemistry, organic and inorganic synthesis, analytical chemistry, computational chemistry, environmental chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, and molecular biology. Many chemistry majors present their research at the on-campus College of Letters and Sciences <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/sbcb\/undergraduate-research-symposium\/\">Undergraduate Research Symposium,<\/a> at off-campus scientific conferences, and as co-authors on refereed journal articles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">MEET OUR FACULTY<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our chemistry courses, including laboratories, are taught by 15 Ph.D.-trained chemists who excel as instructors and mentors. Our faculty\u2019s expertise encompasses every sub-discipline of chemistry. Meet your professors!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/profiles\/?department_ids%5B%5D=57&amp;search=&amp;page_size=12\">View All Faculty<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uwsp-directory-profile-list wp-block-uwsp-directory-profile-4 align-center\"\n     style=\"--profile-container-width-desktop: 100%; --profile-item-width: 25%;\">\n<div id=\"uwsp-directory-profile-262\"\n     data-profile=\"262\"\n     data-profile-name=\"Joseph Mondloch\"\n     class=\"uwsp-profile-card \"\n     >\n  <div class=\"card-header\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"175\" height=\"175\"\n           src=\"https:\/\/www.uwsp.edu\/directory\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/78\/2026\/04\/Chemistry-Joe-Mondloch.jpg\"\n           class=\"card-img\" alt=\"Profile Photo: Joseph Mondloch\">\n      <\/div>\n  <div class=\"card-body\">\n    <h2>Joseph Mondloch<\/h2>\n\n        <ul class=\"card-titles\">\n              <li 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