The Department of Chemistry provides students with quality Christian education training in science, technology and engineering using basic chemical principles underpinned in biblical principles. The Department offers intensive training that prepares its graduates to serve humanity as chemists, chemical engineers, biochemists, and health care professionals.

The department has a high placement rate for its graduates into graduate schools, professional schools, and employment. Classes are taught by friendly professors who have an interest in spiritual development, mentorship, and career development for all students. Faculty are involved in publication-quality research using state-of-the-art equipment and techniques in chemistry and biochemistry.

Ask an old chemist what he would like most, and his answer would be, ‘’a young chemist.” This statement describes the atmosphere of enthusiasm about chemical and biochemical research that permeates the department. Indeed, chemistry at Oakwood University will empower a student in his/her critical thinking skills that integrate theories and methods of modern chemistry and biochemistry for their future careers. The quality of our training, internship and enrichments programs have contributed to our high ranking with Oakwood being listed as one of the 23 historically Black colleges that are most productive for Black scientific talent.

Why should you join OU’s Chemistry department?

1. Very high placement rate for our graduates
2. Highly trained and friendly faculty and staff who are passionate about student success
3. Spiritual nurture and community of students with high goals and aspirations
4. Opportunities to pursue research and mentorship by faculty using state-of-the-art equipment including InfraRed, Fluorescence, NMR, UV/Vis spectroscopy and nanotechnology
5. Involvement in community service and outreach efforts

Our Mission

Our department shares in the mission of Oakwood University – to transform students through biblically-based education for service to God and humanity. This transformation involves excellence in teaching, research, and service. We endeavor to make discoveries and advancements in chemical and biochemical research and integrate such knowledge as well as other newly discovered knowledge into all our programs through practical applications.

Department News

Chemistry department faculty wins NSF Research grant

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