Biochemistry FAQs
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Yes, the Biochemistry Program is accredited by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB).
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Graduates pursue careers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, laboratory research, and often continue into medical, dental, veterinary or graduate biochemistry programs.
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Yes, the B.S. in Biochemistry offers a Health Professions concentration for students targeting medical, dental or related professional school.
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Yes, Biochemistry is one of the most common and well-regarded majors for pre-med students given its overlap with medical school prerequisite coursework.
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Biochemistry sits at the intersection of both fields, focusing specifically on the chemical processes within living organisms, and is run jointly by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry and the Division of Biological Sciences.
What Can You Do with a Biochemistry Degree?
Earning a degree in Biochemistry can open the door to many career fields and advanced degree programs.
What can you do with a Biochemistry degree? Here are just a few of your potential career options:
- Medical Doctor
- Analytical Chemist
- Biomedical Scientist
- Biotechnologist
- Clinical Research Associate
- Clinical Scientist
- Forensic Scientist
- Medicinal Chemist
- Nanotechnologist
- Pharmacologist
- Physician Assistant
- Research Scientist
- Scientific Laboratory Technician
Biochemistry Student Named Goldwater Scholar
Explore Classes in the Biochemistry Major
Undergraduate students receive a solid foundation in chemistry and biology. Biochemistry courses are usually taken in the junior year, allowing students to conduct research with faculty and to take electives in their senior year. UM's Biochemistry program also introduces students to computer science, an essential tool in modern biochemistry.