Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry

Understand the Molecular Basis of Life

Biochemistry is the perfect blend between biology and chemistry — and it’s an exciting discipline on the cutting edge of natural science. Biochemists make life-changing contributions every day, from improving medical science to devising agricultural advances. A BS in biochemistry from The University of Texas at Tyler prepares you to pursue an advanced degree in biochemistry, molecular biology or biophysics or in the biomedical fields and health professions.

Why Major in Biochemistry at UT Tyler?

You’re picturing a career in medicine or pharmaceutical research. Biochemistry lays out the first stage of your journey: Explore what it means to be human at molecular and chemical levels, including structures, composition and chemical reactions. Then, understand how this foundational knowledge can be used to observe the effects of the environment and pathogens on human life to drive pharmaceutical discoveries and other innovations in medicine, dentistry and forensic science.

Whether you see yourself leading these advancements in the laboratory or patient care, UT Tyler’s BS in biochemistry fosters your curiosity and helps you plan out your next steps forward:

• Award-winning faculty: Our faculty have won numerous awards for teaching excellence. In small classes, our expert faculty will give you personalized attention and help you reach your career goal.
• Research: From the start, you’ll work closely with professors on meaningful research using state-of-the-art facilities.
• ACS-certified: The BS in biochemistry is a certified degree through the American Chemical Society. The ACS recognizes any student completing this degree as a certified chemist.
• Pre-professional preparation: A BS in biochemistry is ideal for pursuing medical, dental, pharmaceutical and other programs in the health professions. Through its alignment with UT Health East Texas, UT Tyler serves East Texas with quality education, treatment-advancing research and excellent patient care.

What You’ll Learn

Courses in chemistry, math, physics and the biological sciences introduce you to the fundamental principles of biochemistry and the field’s contemporary concepts and applications.

Core courses taken by all biochemistry majors include:

• Analytical Chemistry
• Biochemistry
• General Chemistry
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Molecular Basis of Disease
• Organic Chemistry
• Physical Chemistry

You’ll choose from these advanced electives:

• Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
• Advanced Organic Chemistry
• Instrumental Analysis
• Physical Chemistry
• Spectroscopy

Additionally, you’ll select electives with your career goals in mind in such areas as computer science, statistics, education, speech, technical writing, technology, economics, psychology, sociology and business administration.

Biochemistry Major Requirements  Visit the Chemistry & Biochemistry Department

What Can You Do With a Bachelor’s Degree in Biochemistry?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of biochemists and biophysicists is projected to grow 15 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations.

With a degree in biochemistry, you’ll be well-prepared for medical, dental, pharmacy, biotechnology and other health-related graduate and professional programs, have research experiences required for industry and bring crucial scientific knowledge to a variety of careers.

Biochemists find positions as research scientists, forensic scientists and technicians in clinical, governmental and university laboratories and in a broad range of companies in the chemical, pharmaceutical, agricultural, food and scientific equipment industries.