Prospective Undergraduate Students

Undergraduate students interested in studying chemistry benefit from Rice's renowned faculty members and a strong research program in the Department of Chemistry. Prospective undergraduate students are admitted through Rice's Office of Admission. We encourage you to visit Rice at any time for a firsthand look at the beautiful, tree-lined campus. Contact the Office of Admission to arrange a visit. Can't take a campus tour? See what undergraduate life at Rice University is like through a campus virtual tour today.

Why Rice?
Wiess School of Natural Sciences

What sets our Chemistry undergraduate program apart from other high-ranking universities?

• State-of-the-art facilities
• Interdisciplinary research
• Flexible degree tracks
• Strong medical collaborations
• Leaders in nanotechnology

One of the more unique features of the Chemistry undergraduate program at Rice includes research opportunities that allow students access to our state-of-the-art-facilities and instrumentation. We also take pride in the quality of our undergraduate classes and encourage our faculty to implement various styles of teaching. Group discussions, team discussions and/or interactive lectures play crucial roles in our effective teaching methods.