From preventing the spread of infectious diseases such as malaria and Ebola, to uncovering breakthroughs in cancer research, to working toward cures for autism and Alzheimer's disease, those working in biochemistry make some of the most significant impacts to the health and well-being of our world.
The biochemistry program is part of the School of Natural Science and Mathematics. Our goal as a department is to graduate women and men that are uniquely equipped to provide scientific perspective and solutions to the complex problems facing humanity.
Learn about the School of Natural Science and MathematicsThe Mount’s biochemistry degree is designed to uniquely equip you with the scientific perspective necessary to create solutions to the complex problems facing humanity.
In addition to biochemistry courses, the program will include studies in genetics, molecular and cellular biology. You’ll also learn about general, organic, analytical and physical chemistry. Additionally, physics, calculus
Mount St. Mary’s faculty maintain active, student-centered research programs where you’ll have the opportunity to gain real-world research experience with one-on-one interaction and mentoring from your faculty advisor. From student-authored publications and presentations at national conferences to acceptance into top medical schools and doctoral programs, Mount biochemistry students have a history of success.
The Mount’s biochemistry program will provide you with the education and experience necessary to pursue diverse career pathways such as a soil and plant scientist developing more sustainable biofuels, a chemical engineer for a technology company, or a geneticist at the National Institutes of Health in nearby Bethesda, Maryland.
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The Mount has given me a wealth of lab experience. I've learned hard lab skills (such as how to use instrumentation) but perhaps more importantly, I've learned how to develop procedures, how to collaborate with other researchers and how to regroup when an experiment fails. I will absolutely take all these lessons with me into graduate school and beyond.
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