Biochemistry (BS)

Biochemistry can be an excellent choice for a career in industry, medical settings, academic and government positions. The degree is also an excellent choice to prepare students for medical, pharmacy, and dental school.

Biochemistry is the study of the structure, composition, and chemical reactions of substances in living systems. Biochemistry emerged as a separate discipline when scientists combined biology with organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry and began to study how living things obtain energy from food, the chemical basis of heredity, what fundamental changes occur in disease, and related issues. Biochemistry includes the sciences of molecular biology, immunochemistry, and neurochemistry, as well as bioinorganic, bioorganic, and biophysical chemistry.

As a biochemistry major at D’Youville, you’ll explore cell biology, genetics, biochemistry, organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and more through hands-on experiences in our state-of-the-art science building. At D'Youville, we believe conducting research is important so we offer our undergraduate biochemistry students several research experiences. 

Why Choose D'Youville?

Personal Attention and Small Class Sizes

At D'Youville, your professors will know who you are and you'll find helpful resources right at hand, from financial aid to tech support. You'll get individualized attention in small classes, usually around 15-30 students, and not more than 40, and in science labs, you'll learn alongside 12 to 18 students per class. You'll also always be taught by a faculty member, never a teaching assistant.

Built for Your Future

As an undergraduate, you'll gain skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, collaboration, and written, and oral communication — all skills that employers believe are critical to success, no matter what career path you decide to take.