Unlimited Pathways to your Career in Biochemistry
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
A career in the sciences has never been more critical. At Stevenson, explore the interdependent nature of the areas of chemical, physical, and biological science. Work with state-of-the-art instrumentation in well-equipped facilities, all while gaining the lab and analytical skills that prepare you for future employment or continuing education in graduate or professional school.
Stevenson’s School of Sciences allows you to work in and collaborate with multiple labs on campus and prepare for an interdisciplinary science career. All labs are designed to fit 20 students, emphasizing small class sizes and focused faculty-student interaction.
100% of our Biochemistry graduates have found employment in their field or are enrolled in graduate school within six months after graduation.
Graduates of the Biochemistry program will:
- ¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ knowledge of chemical principles to the understanding of living systems.
- Describe the ways in which biomolecules contribute to the structure and function of cells.
- Design and execute scientific experiments using the scientific method.
- Interpret scientific data and communicate findings.
- Exhibit behaviors consistent with the professional and ethical standards of the discipline.
- Evaluate current scientific advances using knowledge of biochemical principles.
- Evaluate scientific discovery in terms of its scientific merit and its ethical, societal, and global implications.
Learn and Operate Professional Instrumentation
Experience real instruments that you will use in your future work, such as:
- Magritek Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometer (NMR) – coming January 2025
- Gas Chromatograph (GC)
- Mass Spectrometer (MS)
- Perkin Elmer FT-IT Spectrophotometer
- Binocular Light Microscope
- PCR Machines
- Incubators
- PASCO Biomechanics and Physiologic Sensors
Fighting Cancer Through Research
Stevenson’s Biochemistry students participate in a semester-long research project looking into the effectiveness of cancer-fighting drugs.
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Summer Research Opportunities
If you are looking for even more applied learning experience, each summer the School of the Sciences offers one-on-one research opportunities with our dynamic faculty members. Past projects have included new anti-cancer medications, reducing air pollution, forest habitats, and identifying fall injury risks.
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Science Labs and Research Centers
Our science labs and research centers are designed specifically for each scientific specialty.
Tour our Laboratories
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Specialized Elective Courses
Tailor electives according to your interest and career pathway.
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Students per Lab
Small class sizes create focused faculty-student interactions for our labs.
100%
of Students Complete a Senior Research or Internship Experience
Study what you are interested in! Research and internship experiences can be tailored to your specific career interests.
Stevenson Biochemistry
Career Connections
Internship Placements
- Athena Enzyme Systems
- Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division
- Noble Life Sciences
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
- Greater Baltimore Medical Center
Top Employers
- MedStar Health
- National Institute of Health
- Patient First
- Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.
- National Cancer Institute
- Baltimore Police Department, Crime Laboratory
Graduate Opportunities
- Shenandoah University Division of Physical Therapy
- ¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ, Graduate Program in Forensic Science
- University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
- University of Virginia School of Medicine
Career Pathways
- Health Professions: Physician, Dentist, Pharmacist, Physical Therapist, Physician Assistant
- Forensic Science
- Genetic Research
- Medical Research
- Pharmaceutical Laboratory Work
Bachelor’s to Master’s Option
A B.S. to M.S. Option is available for qualified students who are interested in earning both a bachelor’s and master’s degree. The program is designed to blend seamlessly, providing students with a more powerful education in a shorter period of time.
Study Biochemistry at Stevenson
Courses
The courses in the preview below are required for completion of the bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry. Students must also complete the requirements for the Stevenson Educational Experience (SEE).
Course Preview
| BIO 230 | Genetics | 3 credits |
| BIO 310 | Cell Biology | 3 credits |
| BIOCH 327 | Biochemistry | 3 credits |
| BIOCH 345L | Integrative Laboratory | 2 credits |
| CHEM 210 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 credits |
| CHEM 213 | Digital Information Literacy | 1 credit |
| CHEM 435 | Special Topics in Chemistry | 3 credits |
Academic Catalog
Explore our academic catalog for a full listing of courses, course descriptions, and suggested course sequence for Stevenson’s Biochemistry program.
| First Year Seminar | 1 credit | |
| Principles of General Biology | 3 credits | |
| or | ||
| General Biology I: Cell Biology and Genetics | 3 credits | |
| General Biology I Laboratory: Cell Biology and Genetics | 1 credit | |
| Genetics | 4 credits | |
| Biochemistry | 3 credits | |
| Integrative Laboratory I | 2 credits | |
| Advanced Biochemistry | 3 credits | |
| Capstone Internship | 3 credits | |
| or | ||
| Capstone Internship | 6 credits | |
| Capstone Seminar | 3 credits | |
| General Chemistry I with Problem Solving | 3 credits | |
| or | ||
| General Chemistry I | 3 credits | |
| General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 credit | |
| General Chemistry II | 3 credits | |
| General Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 credit | |
| or | ||
| Organic Chemistry I | 3 credits | |
| Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 credit | |
| Organic Chemistry II | 3 credits | |
| Organic Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 credit | |
| Digital Information Literacy for Chemistry | 1 credit | |
| Career Connections in Chemistry | 1 credit | |
| Calculus I | 4 credits | |
| General Physics I | 4 credits | |
| or | ||
| General Physics I with Calculus | 4 credits | |
| General Physics II | 4 credits | |
| or | ||
| General Physics II with Calculus | 4 credits | |
| Writing in the Sciences | 3 credits |
Minors and Other Options
Minors
A minor in Biochemistry is not available.
Add a Professional Minor
Open yourself up to additional career paths with one of our professional minors. Each minor is designed to pair with students’ majors to give them additional career options, a competitive edge in the job market, and an opportunity to shape their Stevenson experience to meet their specific career goals.
Chemistry Department Honors Requirements
Eligible students majoring in biochemistry may elect to pursue honors within the Department of Chemistry. The intention to pursue Chemistry Department Honors must be declared before the start of their last semester before graduation. To declare the intent to pursue department honors, a student must have earned a science/math GPA of 3.50 or higher and a plan to finish the honors requirements outlined below.
Students graduating with Chemistry Department honors will have this distinction noted on their official university transcript. In order to graduate with department honors, the following requirements must be met:
- Completion of one research experience.
- Completion of a second research experience or a 300-400 level CHEM or BIOCH elective that is not being used to fulfill a degree requirement in the major.
- An oral presentation of the research experience to the department.
- A science/math GPA of 3.5 or higher at graduation.
Bachelor’s to Master’s Option
BS/MS options are available for students majoring in Biochemistry who wish to combine their bachelor’s coursework while working toward a ¶ºÄÌÊÓƵ Master’s Degree in one of the following:
Biochemistry Laboratory Tours
Stevenson’s School of Sciences allows you to work in and collaborate with multiple labs on campus and prepare for an interdisciplinary science career. All 27 on-campus labs are designed to fit 20 students, emphasizing small class sizes and focused faculty-student interaction.
Explore our Spaces
Featured Equipment
- Perkin Elmer FT-IR Spectrophotometer
- CEM Discovery Microwave Reactors
- Laboratory Fume Hoods
- Analytical Laboratory Balances
- Meltemp Melting Point Apparatus
Biochemistry News
Six chemistry and biochemistry majors, Cara Guagenti, Mackenzie Redding, Alyssa Reddy, Riley Schap, Chloe Seluchins, and Marisa Sloan, traveled to San Diego, CA to present their research at the 2025 Spring National Meeting of the American Chemical Society. The students took part in the Summer Science Scholars Research Program (S3RP) in the School of the […]
Amber (Woodruff) Wilson, a chemistry alumna (BS’10/MS’11) has been featured in the American Chemical Society (ACS) Younger Chemists Committee (YCC) Blog. Amber is employed by Green Analytics, LLC, a which performs “testing for state compliance, research and development, gender determination, product development, environmental monitoring, and packaging integrity” in the regulated cannabis marketplace. Amber has been […]
The S3RP students are on another field trip! This trip was to visit two Biomedical Engineering Labs at George Mason University, with a side trip to Great Falls, an area where the Potomac River flows rapidly over steep rocks through the Mather Gorge. Dr. Tiphanie Raffegeau and Dr. Quentin Sanders gave everyone a tour of […]
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