BS-BCHM - Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry

Understand and Master the Critical Concepts in Biology and Chemistry in One Co-Departmental, Specialized Major

Biochemistry represents a growing and vital area of science, capturing the modern synthesis of molecular biology and chemistry that is vital to understanding living organisms in one comprehensive degree. With the Biochemistry degree, you will be prepared to work in industry, continue your graduate studies in a specialized field, or go on to medical school.

Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry seek a strong and solid foundation in both Biology and Chemistry. Faculty mentoring, experiential learning opportunities, travel, and carefully selected internships help Catawba College Biochemistry majors both understand and master critical concepts in Biology and Chemistry and prepare them for their careers.

As a Biochemistry major, you have the opportunity to win research funding and awards. You may even be invited to present at professional scientific conferences, such as the Association of Southeastern Biologists Meeting, the North Carolina Academy of Sciences Meeting, and the State of North Carolina Undergraduate Research and Creativity Research Symposium.