Undergraduate Programs

The Biochemistry Program at the University of Montana offers two undergaduate degrees options:

• B.S. in Biochemistry

• B.S. in Biochemistry, Health Professions Option

The B.S. in Biochemistry is designed for students planning to attend graduate school or medical and veterinary schools, all of which require a strong background in biochemistry. The B.S. in Biochemistry is also suitable for students planning to pursue a career in research and development in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industries.

The B.S. in Biochemistry, Health Professions option is for students who plan to pursue careers related to biochemistry particularly in health care. Many of the upper level requirements are electives allowing students to tailor their program of study to their own career goals.

Both degrees provide students with a strong grounding in both chemistry and biology with coursework in biochemistry beginning with our first year course BIOC 110/111: Biochemistry of Life. All majors participate in a 2^nd year Biochemistry Seminar and complete a year long sequence in Advanced Biochemistry as a junior or senior.

Undergraduate Research

Our internationally-recognized faculty have vigorous research programs which provide opportunities for our undergraduate majors to become involved in exciting research projects as part of their undergraduate studies. Many students present their research at the annual undergraduate research symposium during the spring semester. 

Related Majors

Students interested in fields related to Biochemistry may also wish to consider majors offered in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry or the Division of Biological Sciences.