Biochemistry

The biochemistry B.S. degree has emphasis in biology and biochemistry that satisfies the needs of students who anticipate careers in the life sciences. A mark of distinction and rigor is the program's focus on research. Each student is encouraged to conduct a research project that normally includes a 10-week summer period following the junior year and culminates with the submission of a research thesis and the presentation of a seminar.

A concentration in medicinal-pharmaceutical chemistry is available with the biochemistry degree.

Visit the Catalog to view additional details about biochemistry, including degree requirements, course descriptions and a sample plan of study.

Whether students are in upper-level teaching laboratories or individual faculty research laboratories, they gain hands-on experience with modern chemical instrumentation as they study research problems. Some research projects result in student-authored publications.

UD has strong support for undergraduate research, including the Honors Program, College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Summer Fellowships, Integrated Science and Engineering Summer CoRPs and the Berry Summer Thesis Institute. Our department has the longest standing undergraduate research program at UD.

Qualified students pursuing a Bachelor of Science may participate in cooperative education after completion of their sophomore year.

The University of Dayton is approved by the American Chemical Society.

Ready to take the next step? Explore admission options or schedule an academic visit to learn more about biochemistry at UD.

Additional Chemistry Degrees

• Chemistry (B.S.)
• Bachelor's Plus Master's Program

Related Programs

• Chemical Engineering (B.C.E.)
• Predentistry (B.S.)
• Premedicine (B.S.)
• Neuroscience (Co-Major)
• Biology (Minor)
• Physician Assistant Practice (M.P.A.P.)
• Physical Therapy (D.P.T.)
• Discover (Undecided)

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To help you cover your costs, a variety of scholarships, grants, loans and part-time work study are available. The University also accepts transfer credits and credit by exam for undergraduates, giving you more flexibility to add a double major or minor or participate in a transformational experience like study abroad or co-op.