Biochemistry

Part life science, part chemical science, biochemistry looks at living things from the molecular level. Biochemistry is critical to health care, agriculture, the environment, energy and any industry or process that affects life. Today’s scientists need to communicate clearly with colleagues outside the lab; in this hands-on program you’ll develop the skills and know-how to present research for the scientific and lay communities. With its rigorous curriculum, the biochemistry major will prepare you well for a career in research, for medical or professional school, or for graduate study in the natural sciences.

Major

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97%

97% of Biochemistry majors from the past five years have found employment or achieved a service opportunity within six months of graduation *

Recent Graduates


Sample First Jobs

  • Laboratory Technician, Kennebec River Biosciences
  • Research Associate, Cue Biopharma
  • Research Technician, Massachusetts General Hospital
  • Science Teacher, Saint Gregory’s School
  • Technical Research Assistant, Brigham and Women’s Hospital


Sample Graduate Schools

  • Brown University
  • Harvard University
  • Illinois Institute of Technology
  • Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
  • Simmons College


*outcomes data is based on a knowledge rate of 78% for the classes of 2014-2018

Departments

Offered by the Biology, and Chemistry departments.