Biochemistry explores how life works at the molecular level, with applications in medicine, biotechnology, and beyond. Occidental’s biochemistry undergraduate program is interdisciplinary, with core courses in chemistry and biology supplemented by quantitative foundations in math and physics.
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As a biochemistry major at Occidental College, you’ll pursue coursework in molecular and cell biology, organic chemistry, and physical chemistry. You’ll learn how chemical processes sustain life, conduct experiments that connect theory to practice, and analyze results using contemporary instrumentation and data tools. Intensive lab work allows you to develop the training needed for discovery and innovation, while extensive data analysis and problem-solving provide skills that can be leveraged in fields far beyond STEM.
Research is central to the Occidental biochemistry undergraduate program. You will collaborate with faculty on original lab projects, participate in the Summer Research Program, and have opportunities to present your work at national conferences, earn competitive scholarships, or co-author publications. Along the way, you’ll build strong skills in collaboration and scientific communication. Graduates pursue careers not only in medicine and biotechnology, but also in consulting, patent law, science policy, entrepreneurship, or graduate study.
