Why Study Biochemistry at RIT 

• Educational Growth: Follow in the footsteps of nearly half of RIT’s biochemistry bachelor’s degree students, who continued their education in graduate programs at top-tier universities, including Johns Hopkins University, Duke University, Yale University, Harvard University, MIT, Cornell University, and Virginia Tech.
• Academic Communities: Join the student chapters of the American Chemical Society, Alpha Chi Sigma Professional Fraternity, or American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology to connect with other students and professionals in your field, attend national conferences, and access employment and career resources.
• Undergraduate Research: Engage in biochemistry research starting as early as your first year, preparing you for a wide range of careers with hands-on experience.
• Jobs at Industry Leading Companies: Recent biochemistry graduates are employed at Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, ICON Laboratory, and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Biochemists focus on the chemistry of life. RIT’s biochemistry bachelor’s degree provides knowledge in chemistry, biochemistry, and biology, which will prepare you to consider real-world problems from a variety of perspectives. Delve deeper into your interest of combining the life and shealth sciences with a typical chemistry degree.

The first year of the bachelor of science in biochemistry includes a mix of general biology and chemistry courses. The first year of the bachelor of science in biochemistry includes a mix of general biology and chemistry courses. During the upper-level years, you’ll take a substantial core of courses in biochemistry, physical chemistry, the liberal arts, and elective courses in life sciences. With RIT’s biochemistry BS you will be able to:

• Contribute your skills in corporate, health care, or government positions
• Enter professional education in medicine or other health-related fields
• Attend graduate programs in a variety of chemical and life sciences related programs

Today’s careers require advanced degrees grounded in real-world experience. RIT’s Combined Accelerated Bachelor’s/Master’s Degrees enable you to earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in as little as five years of study, all while gaining the valuable hands-on experience that comes from co-ops, internships, research, study abroad, and more.

+1 MBA: Students who enroll in a qualifying undergraduate degree have the opportunity to add an MBA to their bachelor’s degree after their first year of study, depending on their program. Learn how the +1 MBA can accelerate your learning and position you for success.

If you’re interested in pursuing medical school and/or graduate programs in the health professions, two advising programs can guide your planning for advanced study in these competitive areas of study:  

• Premedical and Health Professions Advisory Program: Through guidance and personalized advising, you’ll become a competitive candidate for admission to graduate programs in the medical and health professions.
• Pre-Vet Advising Program: Maximize your candidacy for admission to veterinary schools with customized advising and guidance.
• Chemistry and materials science and engineering graduate programs offered by the School of Chemistry and Materials Science prepare professional scientists by offering curricula that allow students to specialize in their chosen fields while engaging in rigorous, meaningful research using state-of-the-art instrumentation and facilities, under the guidance of a faculty mentor. The school offers the following advanced degrees: an advanced certificate in materials science and engineering, and master of science degrees in chemistry and materials science and engineering.

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