BA/BS in Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

This interdisciplinary degree investigates the chemical processes of organisms within cells and molecules. Graduates are prepared for laboratory work, nonprofit roles and jobs in major companies. Students gain direct experience in university labs and faculty research projects and accumulate more than 450 hours of laboratory work using methods found in clinical and research settings. Courses span biology and chemistry, giving a base for research, health sciences and pharmaceutical careers. Sample titles include experimental methods in biochemistry and biotechnology, physical chemistry for biosciences and fermentation science. Classes are small and collaborative. Adding a psychology or math minor can help graduates stand out. The program is offered at the Chicago campus, and Schaumburg for incoming transfer students, with fall and spring starts.