College of Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry Molecular Biology
The biochemistry and molecular biology program blends chemistry, molecular and cell biology, and genetics to give you a strong foundation in the life sciences. This versatile degree opens doors to careers in research, healthcare, and beyond.
Program Details
- Official Degree Name
- Bachelor of Science
- Format
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In Class-Day
- Credit Hours
- 128
- Program Start
- Fall Semester
- Application Deadline
- Apply Anytime
- Average Time to Degree
- 4 Years
Why Get Your Biochemistry-Molecular Biology Degree at DeSales University?
Graduates of the biochemistry program will be prepared for careers in pharmaceutical and biotechnological industries, government laboratories, and education at both high school and college levels. This program is a good choice for students who intend to pursue graduate studies in medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, biology, chemistry, and biochemistry.
Program Highlights
Multiple Pathways to Success
- You’ll have the chance to pursue research during the semester or summer, guided by expert faculty mentors. Students often present at local, regional, and national conferences, gaining skills that prepare them for graduate and professional programs.
Proven Outcomes
- Our curriculum combines hands-on lab work with access to advanced tools like spectrophotometers, GC-MS, NMR, and more. These experiences ensure you’re confident using industry-standard instrumentation and prepared for the next step in your career.
Personal Support
- DeSales provides one-on-one guidance to help you prepare for medical or graduate school. With a strong liberal arts foundation, meaningful research and service opportunities, and personalized mentoring, our students are highly competitive—earning a 100% medical school acceptance rate in 2025.
What Will You Study?
At DeSales, you will start working in top-tier labs from day one.
The Priscilla Payne Hurd Science Center offers state-of-the-art teaching and research laboratories in chemistry, biology, and physics.
Campbell Hall houses our neuroscience major, general biology, ecology, environmental science, and field biology labs.
Research and the methodology of science are deeply integrated into our programs. You'll get more hands-on learning than at most other schools. Since all our lab equipment is exclusively for undergraduate use, your independent research and course-related lab work will never take a back seat to graduate students.
Required courses include:
- General Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Intro to Bioinformatics
- Biochemistry
- Genetics
Meet the Faculty
Angelena Donovan
Biochemistry Molecular Biology '26
At DeSales University, I gained more than just academic knowledge. I found countless opportunities, support, and the confidence to pursue my professional goals.
Outcomes & Careers
Biochemistry graduates will be prepared for careers in pharmaceuticals, biotechnological industries, government laboratories, and education at the high school and college levels. The biochemistry program is a good choice for students who intend to pursue graduate studies in medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, biology, chemistry, and biochemistry.
Potential career paths include:
- Research and management in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries
- Graduate studies in medicine, dentistry, or veterinary science
- Research and teaching at universities, professional schools, and government laboratories
- Graduate level studies in biology, chemistry, and biochemistry
- Secondary Science education
Application Checklist
- Completed application
- High School transcripts
- Entrance essay
- Optional SAT score submission
Program FAQs
A B.S. in Biochemistry-Molecular Biology from DeSales University will prepare you for a career in industry, academia, or medicine/healthcare. Many of our graduates work in the pharmaceutical industry in research and development, quality control, and manufacturing. More than 50% of our graduates go on to pursue advanced degrees.
Yes! The Biochemistry-molecular biology degree requirements closely match the content covered on the MCAT exam. Recent DeSales Biochemistry-molecular biology graduates have been accepted to medical school at Drexel University, Temple University, and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic medicine.
Yes! The majority of Biochemistry-molecular biology majors participate in undergraduate research projects for credit. Students have an opportunity to travel to the annual American Chemistry Society (ACS) meeting to present their research projects.
Yes. Faculty mentors guide research, provide career and graduate school advising, and support your academic and professional development throughout your time at DeSales.
You’ll gain hands-on experience with advanced tools like IR, UV-Vis, and Fluorescence spectrophotometers, GC-MS, NMR, thermocyclers, FPLC, microscopy, and gel electrophoresis.
Yes! The majority of students are awarded work-study. Many students choose to work as laboratory aides, where they assist the Biology or Chemistry laboratory manager preparing materials used in the teaching labs.
Our students select their elective coursework based on their personal interests and goals. Some of the most popular electives are microbiology, developmental biology, immunology, physical chemistry, instrumental chemistry, food science, and evolution.
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