The degree in Biochemistry is designed to:

• Students graduating with a degree in biochemistry will have an understanding of chemical principles in organic, inorganic, physical and analytical chemistry that allows them to apply those principles to advanced topics. Students in biochemistry and environmental chemistry will be able to apply principles specific to their disciplines to advanced topics.
• Students will be able to perform a variety of modern chemical laboratory techniques and run modern instrumentation. Students in biochemistry will be able to perform laboratory techniques specific to their discipline.
• Students will be able to communicate in both oral and written forms that are appropriate to the modern practice of chemistry. Students should be able to apply the Six Principles of Good Writing to their chemistry writing.
• Students in their junior and senior years in chemistry will be able to design, develop, conduct and report on an independent research project.
• Students will develop higher order thinking skills of synthesis, analysis and applications.