Biochemistry is our search for greater understanding of life at the molecular level. It goes to root of who and what we are.
A biochemist may seek the answers to questions like:
How do cells turn cancerous?
How could we design new medications or improve current ones?
How does our immune system function?
If you have questions about Biochemistry at the Mount and would like to learn more, you can contact one of our professors directly.
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Career Opportunities in Biochemistry
A biochemistry major is excellent preparation for a wide variety of professional schools such as medicine, physical therapy, pharmacy, graduate school, and law, among many others.
There are also many careers you can pursue with no additional education. See the Biochemistry Careers page for more information about potential careers paths with this major. If you would like to hear about one of our alumni, meet JJ..
Science at the Mount
In the Chemistry department, you will do your own original research, working closely with the faculty person that you choose. (Meet the Chemistry faculty). We maintain a wide variety of scientific instruments that are rare for a school of this size. You will learn to operate each of these instruments - gaining the hands-on problem solving experiences that you miss at a larger school.
Employers of our alumni have noticed - at the Mount you will learn how to learn, so that when you enter the workforce there are no obstacles that you can’t tackle through your perseverance and your desire for new knowledge.
The Biochemistry major is offered through the Department of Chemistry and Physical Sciences. We also offer degrees in Chemistry, Natural Sciences, and a dual major in Chemistry/Mathematics. A degree in Biochemistry is designed to provide students with a core competency in chemistry, supported by courses in mathematics, physics, and biology. For more information about the specific courses in the Biochemistry major, see both the specific Biochemistry Course List and a description of the additional Liberal Arts courses you may take, called our Core Curriculm.
Life at the Mount
The College of Mount St. Joseph is small...and that is our greatest strength. You will know each professor and they will know you. You will know all your classmates. When you have a question, you will have an answer quickly, easily, with no waiting or having to ‘take a number’ or stand in line.
We have a caring support structure for you - a tutor when you need one, a writing center to help you improve your ability to communicate, the Project EXCEL program for our learning disabled students, and a counseling center to help you through tough times.
We have a great community - great athletics so you can cheer for or participate in your favorite sport, the ability to travel the world through our experiential learning courses, and a vibrant creative community with an art gallery, a theatre, a recital hall, and a student newspaper.