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:
- Apply 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
Develop practical skills through direct experience with professional-grade instruments. Work with the same equipment and technology utilized by experts in the industry, 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.
Experience the Tools Professionals Use
Gain hands-on experience with the same instruments you’ll use in your future career, including:
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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
- Stevenson University, 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.
| FYS 100 | First Year Seminar | 1 credit |
| BIO 112 | Principles of General Biology | 3 credits |
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| BIO 113 | General Biology I: Cell Biology and Genetics | 3 credits |
| BIO 113L | General Biology I Laboratory: Cell Biology and Genetics | 1 credit |
| BIO 230 | Genetics | 4 credits |
| BIOCH 327 | Biochemistry | 3 credits |
| BIOCH 345L | Integrative Laboratory I | 2 credits |
| BIOCH 427 | Advanced Biochemistry | 3 credits |
| BIOCH 470 | Capstone Internship | 3 credits |
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| BIOCH 471 | Capstone Internship | 6 credits |
| BIOCH 475 | Capstone Seminar | 3 credits |
| CHEM 114 | General Chemistry I with Problem Solving | 3 credits |
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| CHEM 115 | General Chemistry I | 3 credits |
| CHEM 115L | General Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 credit |
| CHEM 116 | General Chemistry II | 3 credits |
| CHEM 116L | General Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 credit |
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| CHEM 210 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 credits |
| CHEM 210L | Organic Chemistry I Laboratory | 1 credit |
| CHEM 211 | Organic Chemistry II | 3 credits |
| CHEM 211L | Organic Chemistry II Laboratory | 1 credit |
| CHEM 213 | Digital Information Literacy for Chemistry | 1 credit |
| CHEM 313 | Career Connections in Chemistry | 1 credit |
| MATH 220 | Calculus I | 4 credits |
| PHYS 210 | General Physics I | 4 credits |
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| PHYS 215 | General Physics I with Calculus | 4 credits |
| PHYS 211 | General Physics II | 4 credits |
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| PHYS 216 | General Physics II with Calculus | 4 credits |
| SCI 215 | 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 Stevenson University 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
The American Chemical Society (ACS) student club is making liquid nitrogen in the MAC today in celebration of National Chemistry Week (NCW) 2025. This is a culmination of a week of events, including a mole scavenger hunt and a scented slime making activity. This week happens every fall, and is designed to “promote the value […]
Malik Naanaa is a Chemistry and Master of Forensic Science Graduate of Stevenson. He has also been teaching as an instructor in the Forensic Science Master’s program for five years. Malik’s full time job is as a Forensic Chemist II of the Seized Drug Unit at Anne Arundel County’s Crime lab. He was recently recognized […]
The students in Chem 310, Analytical Chemistry, visited the Pompeian Olive Oil company on Friday September 26th. The students and faculty in attendance received a tour of the bottling factory, the quality assurance laboratory and a tasting session. Students are learning about quality assurance methods in the course, and were able to see them in […]
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