• Biochemists focus on the chemistry of life.
  • The biochemistry major provides knowledge in chemistry, biochemistry, and biology which will prepare students to consider real-world problems from a variety of perspectives.
  • Students will be able to immediately contribute their skills in corporate, health care, or government positions.
  • They will also be ready to enter professional education in medicine or other health-related fields or attend graduate programs in a variety of chemical and life sciences-related programs.
  • Biochemistry majors often have an interest in combining life and health sciences with a chemistry degree.
  • Students will take a year of general biology in addition to a typical chemistry curriculum. During the upper-level years, they will take a substantial core of courses in biochemistry, physical chemistry, the liberal arts, and elective courses in life sciences.
  • students must take a minimum of two upper-division biology electives.
  • Employment opportunities for biochemistry students are available in the chemical, pharmaceutical, agricultural, forensic, and rapidly expanding biotechnological fields. they will also be well-prepared to enter advanced degree programs in biochemistry, medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, and veterinary medicine.