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.
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.
Fighting Cancer Through Research
Stevenson’s Biochemistry students participate in a semester-long research project looking into the effectiveness of cancer-fighting drugs.
Stevenson Biochemistry
Career Connections
Internship Placements
- Johns Hopkins Hospital
- MedStar Union Memorial Sports Medicine at Bel
Air - Sinai Hospital
- Tetra Tech, Inc.
- University of MD Center
for Vaccine Development
Top Employers
- Anne Arundel
Dermatology - MedStar Health
- National Institute of
Health - Patient First
- Pharmaceuticals International
Graduate Opportunities
- Shenandoah University Division of Physical Therapy
- Stevenson University
- University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
- University of Virginia School of Medicine
- Virginia Commonwealth University School of Pharmacy
Career Pathways
- Forensic Science
- Genetic Research
- Medical Research
- Pharmaceutical Laboratory Work
- Technology Officer
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 112 | Principles of General Biology | 3 credits |
| BIO 113 | General Biology I: Cell Biology and Genetics | 3 credits |
| BIOCH 327 | Biochemistry | 3 credits |
| CHEM 210 | Organic Chemistry I | 3 credits |
| CHEM 213 | Digital Information Literacy for Chemistry | 1 credit |
| PHYS 210 | General Physics I | 4 credits |
| SCI 215 | Writing in the Sciences | 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 |
| or | ||
| BIOCH 471 | Capstone Internship | 6 credits |
| BIOCH 475 | Capstone Seminar | 3 credits |
| CHEM 114 | General Chemistry I with Problem Solving | 3 credits |
| or | ||
| 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 |
| or | ||
| 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 |
| or | ||
| PHYS 215 | General Physics I with Calculus | 4 credits |
| PHYS 211 | General Physics II | 4 credits |
| or | ||
| 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:
Laboratory Tours
Featured Equipment
- Perkin Elmer FT-IR Spectrophotometer
- CEM Discovery Microwave Reactors
- Laboratory Fume Hoods
- Analytical Laboratory Balances
- Meltemp Melting Point Apparatus
Scholarship Opportunities
Sciences Scholarship
Stevenson’s Beverly K. Fine School of the Sciences offers scholarships for incoming freshman students who plan to major in Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, or Mathematics. We invite you to submit a personal statement to be considered for the Sciences Scholarships. Awards are $2,000 and can be combined with a Stevenson merit-based scholarship award from Admissions. Awards are renewable for four years.
Meet Our Students & Alumni
Finding the Remedy
Morgan Wirtz
Biochemistry Major
From studying abroad to participating in off-campus research opportunities with Johns Hopkins Hospital, golf team captain Morgan maximized every opportunity Stevenson had to offer.
Biochemistry News
Biochemistry major Riley Schap along with Dr. Hudson completed an overnight ride along with the crime scene unit of Baltimore Police.
The Beverly K Fine School of the Sciences hosted a tent at the SU Homecoming tailgate to welcome alum and students. Faculty from the SOS were excited to see all the visitors.
Forensic Science faculty member Brittney Rollison (BS '13/ MS'14) and Forensic Accrediation Program Manager at A2LA, presented a talk on the ISO/IEC 17025 vs ISO/IEC 17020 standards for the forensic laboratory and what each s.
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Areas of health professions graduate schools our alumni attend (medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant)
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Fields for student research with faculty, including various medical therapeutics, analysis of metal-protein interactions, and computational models in HIV research
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