Biochemistry, B.S.


Uncover the chemistry of life and prepare for impactful careers in medicine, research and biotechnology.

Biochemistry sits at the cutting edge of science, where curiosity meets discovery. As a biochemistry major at Lenoir-Rhyne, you’ll explore the molecular foundations of life while building the knowledge and skills to solve real-world challenges in health, the environment and industry. This dynamic, interdisciplinary program empowers you to think critically, work collaboratively and make a lasting impact through science.

Major Requirements

Lenoir-Rhyne University's Biochemistry major offers students a dynamic and interdisciplinary education at the intersection of chemistry and biology. Designed to develop both creative insight and analytical skills, the curriculum emphasizes the molecular principles underlying living systems and their real-world applications. This Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree provides a strong foundation for students pursuing careers in the life sciences, healthcare, or research. It also prepares graduates for advanced study in graduate or professional schools, including medical, dental and pharmacy programs. With its rigorous, hands-on coursework, the biochemistry major prepares students to enter one of the nation's largest and most impactful scientific fields, equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to solve complex biological and chemical challenges.

Honors

Students majoring in Chemistry and judged qualified by the faculty may, upon invitation, elect to pursue honors work in Chemistry. To graduate ''With Honors in Chemistry,'' students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 and a minimum major GPA of 3.5, with no Chemistry grade lower than a B-/2.7. They must present their research in a setting outside the chemistry department

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