The Department offers chemistry studies at bachelor, master and doctoral degree levels and a special education program for secondary schools' chemistry teachers.

Research at the department is closely related to a teaching and students are encouraged to be involved in scientific projects at an early stage of their studies. The research often includes an interdisciplinary scientific work on a border of chemistry and biology, physics or computer science. A very close cooperation with institutes of Biological Center of the ASCR in a shared campus is also beneficial.

The research at the department includes biochemistry, structural biology, environmental and analytical chemistry, computer modeling in chemistry and biochemistry, mass spectrometry, biological research at the level of single molecules and a study of photosynthetic processes.

In addition to the standard study programs, the department also offers programs in cooperation with the Johannes Kepler University in Linz, Austria. It is represented by a cross-border bachelor and master degree programs in Biological Chemistry taught in English in Linz and České Budějovice.

The study of chemistry at the Faculty of Science of the University of South Bohemia offers students a unique opportunity to combine modern chemistry with an excellent research in biology, physics and other disciplines conducted at a progressive institution with a pleasant and friendly environment.