- Supportive faculty encourage students to pursue their interests in chemistry and beyond.
- Majors-only chemistry classes allow for smaller class sizes and more interaction with professors.
- Upperclassmen mentor incoming students to help welcome them into our chemistry 'family'.
- Undergraduate research opportunities at Villanova give students the ability to work in all fields of chemistry year-round.
- Weekly chemistry seminars provide information about future career opportunities and current research topics.
- Students gain hands-on experience with state of the art instrumentation such as our X-ray diffractometer and mass spectrometers.
- Villanova's BS/MS program allows students to gain an advanced degree in only five years.
- Student-run Villanova Chemistry Society (VCS) sponsors many extracurricular activities including bowling, paintball, poker tournaments, and socials.
- VCS supports Villanova and the surrounding community by participating in volunteer activities such as Special Olympics, home school science fairs, and much more.
- Chemistry majors study lounge provides free printing and a place for majors to work together as well as relax.
Software Used
ChemDraw
The Department of Chemistry has a site license for ChemDraw, available for both Windows and Mac.
NOTE: You need to use your Villanova email address to start the process of obtaining the software.
Spartan P-Chem
The Department of Chemistry has a 15- concurrent user license for Spartan P-Chem. Please note this software is only available for Windows.
NOTE: You must be connected to the campus network in order to run the software.
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