Biochemistry Bachelor's Degree | Northern State University in South Dakota

Do you have a passion for biology, chemistry and physical science? NSU's bachelor's degree in biochemistry provides the foundation and skills to succeed in a continually evolving field!

Biochemistry merges the chemical, biological and physical sciences to explain biological processes on a molecular level, preparing you for immediate employment in medical, industrial, and government positions (scientists, lab technicians, research assistants, and chemists), a professional degree program (medical, dental, veterinary, pharmaceutical, genetic counseling, and other clinical or health professions), or a graduate degree program (biochemistry, chemistry, and biology).

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Offered On Campus

120 Credit Hours

Estimated Time to Complete: Four Years

Maximize Your Opportunities

Studying biochemistry at Northern will maximize your opportunities for hands-on lab experiences and student research in our state-of-the-art $25 million Jewett Regional Science Education Center. Research skills are emphasized, combining comprehensive laboratory exercises with the independent nature of real-world, applied novel research.

In addition to preparing you to succeed in numerous professional settings, a degree in biochemistry provides you entry into professional degree programs including medical, dental, veterinary, pharmaceutical or genetic counseling. Northern's placement rates are excellent with 82 percent for medical school and 83 percent for dental school!