The College of Chemistry is a dedicated college at the University of California at Berkeley that focuses on advancing society through education and research in chemical sciences and engineering. The College of Chemistry is comprised of the Department of Chemistry & Chemical Biology and the Department of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering. Berkeley Chemistry is one of the very best academic and research institutions in the world, as evidenced by the outstanding quality of our faculty, students, and alumni who are recognized as scientific leaders in academia and industry and regularly receive national and international awards for their achievements.