BA/BS in Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

Biochemistry at Albright College is a laboratory-centered major that sits between chemistry and biology. It looks at the molecular processes behind living systems and suits students heading toward medical school, graduate study, research or biotechnology work. The curriculum blends chemistry and biology courses, building both theory and hands-on technique. Students take general and organic chemistry with labs, then move into quantum mechanics, thermodynamics and related advanced lab courses. Outside class, students can join independent research and ACRE projects and attend seminars with alumni and American Chemical Society partners. Program goals include command of the five core areas of chemistry, written and oral communication in the field, and the ability to evaluate scientific literature.