{"id":4,"date":"2024-07-18T19:23:07","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T19:23:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/biology-new\/?page_id=4"},"modified":"2025-08-25T19:52:26","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T19:52:26","slug":"program","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-biochemistry\/","title":{"rendered":"Biochemistry"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-4\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-0-0-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"widget_text smcm-intro-section panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4-0-0-0\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><h2>Think Critically. Experiment Boldly.<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-0-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland, the Biochemistry program helps students learn how living things work at a molecular and cellular scale. It combines biology and chemistry, and students get to do fun, hands-on experiments. They learn how to think carefully, solve problems, and study things like how enzymes work and how genes turn on and off. This helps them get ready for jobs in science, medicine, or research.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The program is accredited by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, ensuring it meets high national standards. Students use modern labs, work closely with their professors and explore how biochemistry connects to other subjects. They learn to ask big questions\u2014and how to find the answers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-0-1-0\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"2\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uNikV9Kx21Q?si=whEXZXXXUNC_Xx3D\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-1-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-gold-buttons panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"3\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons so-widget-smcm-gold-buttons-default-d75171398898-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><nav class=\"smcm-gold-buttons\"><ul><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/directory\/chemistry\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-regular fa-address-book\"><\/i>Meet the Chemistry &amp; Biochemistry Department<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#about-the-major\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-circle-info\"><\/i>About the Major <\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#honors-college-promise\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-handshake\"><\/i>Honors College Promise<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#after-you-graduate\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-graduation-cap\"><\/i>After you Graduate<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/biochemistry\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-bell\"><\/i>Stay Up to Date with Biochemistry<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-chemistry\/\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-flask\"><\/i>Chemistry Program<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-right smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-item\"><a href=\"#stay-up-to-date\"><div class=\"smcm-gb-label-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-building-columns\"><\/i>Student Resources<\/div><div class=\"smcm-gb-icon-wrapper\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-angles-down smcm-gb-linktype\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-2\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-2\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-2-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-2-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-card-container panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"4\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-card-container so-widget-smcm-card-container-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-card-container\"><div class=\"card factcard red \"><h3 class=\"topText\">100%<\/h3><div class=\"supportingText\"><p>of biochemistry majors complete a capstone project.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"card factcard lightblue \"><h3 class=\"topText\">TOP 25<\/h3><div class=\"supportingText\"><p>Hidden Gems for Women in STEM by CollegeRaptor.com<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"card factcard navy \"><h3 class=\"topText\">10:1<\/h3><div class=\"supportingText\"><p>student-to-faculty ratio is one of the lowest in the nation<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-3\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-3-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-3-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"5\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-113ccd71f3e6-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"sow-image-container\">\n\t\t<img \n\tsrc=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/187\/2025\/06\/39864113662_8d4065197a_o-e1750175012649.jpg\" width=\"432\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/187\/2025\/06\/39864113662_8d4065197a_o-e1750175012649.jpg 432w, https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/app\/uploads\/sites\/187\/2025\/06\/39864113662_8d4065197a_o-e1750175012649-194x300.jpg 194w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 432px) 100vw, 432px\" title=\"39864113662_8d4065197a_o\" alt=\"A person wearing safety goggles and gloves closely observes a laboratory experiment involving scientific equipment.\" \t\tclass=\"so-widget-image\"\/>\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-3-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-3-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"6\" ><div id=\"about-the-major\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4-3-1-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Biochemistry <strong>Major<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-3-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text\" data-index=\"7\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p>Biochemistry majors bring the sciences of\u00a0biology and chemistry\u00a0together.<\/p>\n<p>As a student, you will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learn about and take on\u00a0the skills and techniques of modern experimental scientists<\/li>\n<li>Evaluate the impact of technology in relation to ethics<\/li>\n<li>Be aware of current events and current biological and chemical discoveries<\/li>\n<li>Develop the ability to take all you have learned, complete your own research, and successfully communicate the results<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This degree program follows guidelines suggested by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology for an undergraduate degree in biochemistry.<\/p>\n<p>Your studies here will prepare you for careers in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, for graduate studies in either field, and for entry into medical, veterinary, dental, or pharmacy schools.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div id=\"panel-4-3-1-2\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-last-child\" data-index=\"8\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-buttons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.smcm.edu\" class=\"acalog smcm-cta-button red\" data-acalog-data=\"programs\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Biochemistry, BS\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Biochemistry Major Requirements\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Biochemistry Major Requirements<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.smcm.edu\" class=\"acalog smcm-cta-button red\" data-acalog-data=\"degree_planner\" data-acalog-program-name=\"Biochemistry, BS\" data-acalog-link-text=\"Planning your Biochemistry Major\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Planning your Biochemistry Major<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-4\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-4\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-4-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-4-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"9\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Courses <strong>Offered<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-4-0-1\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html\" data-index=\"10\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-buttons\"><div class=\"smcm-accordion\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>Biology Courses<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><ul class=\"acalog\" data-acalog-data=\"courses\" data-acalog-course-type=\"Biology\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Biology Courses><li><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-4-0-2\" class=\"widget_text so-panel widget widget_custom_html panel-last-child\" data-index=\"11\" ><div class=\"textwidget custom-html-widget\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-buttons\"><div class=\"smcm-accordion\"><div class=\"title-container\"><h3>Chemistry Courses<\/h3><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plus open-close\"><\/i><\/div><div class=\"smcm-accordion-content\"><div class=\"smcm-ac-content-wrapper\"><ul class=\"acalog\" data-acalog-data=\"courses\" data-acalog-course-type=\"Chemistry\" data-acalog-catalog-type=\"Catalog\">Chemistry Courses><li><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-5\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-5-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-5-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"12\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/u\/0\/d\/1BycwBgDyX4Vb365NfQ9Ino6rOI_FcJ7epATMfSt2lNA\/pub?output=html\"target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-book-open-reader\"><\/i>Topics \/ Experimental Courses<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square\" style=\"color: #e9e9e9;\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-5-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-5-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"13\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/u\/0\/d\/1QI35O9wSTGPJ8_D8JiB-4Ub-Qrmv9wM4kCfZso_vMoY\/pub?output=html\"target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-book-open-reader\"><\/i>Cross Disciplinary Studies Courses<i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-up-right-from-square\" style=\"color: #e9e9e9;\"><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-6\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-6-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-6-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"14\" ><div id=\"honors-college-promise\" class=\"panel-widget-style panel-widget-style-for-4-6-0-0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">Honors College <strong>Promise<\/strong> <\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-7\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-7-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-7-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"15\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"507\">Like all degrees from Maryland\u2019s Public Honors College, a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry from St. Mary\u2019s College can lead to many exciting and meaningful careers. Many students go on to become doctors, dentists, pharmacists or veterinarians using the strong lab and problem-solving skills they learned in the program. Others choose to keep studying in graduate school, focusing on subjects like biochemistry, molecular biology or medical research.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"929\">At SMCM, biochemistry students do hands-on research and often work closely with professors on special projects called the St. Mary\u2019s Project. This two-semester project lets students show what they\u2019ve learned and explore their own ideas. Students also get real-world experience through internships in labs, hospitals and biotech companies. Some even study abroad to learn how science and health connect around the world.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"1124\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">Whether you want to work in research, healthcare, public health or science communication a Biochemistry degree from SMCM gives you the skills, knowledge, and perspective to make a difference.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-7-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-7-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_text panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"16\" >\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><div class=\"smcm-feed-horizontal-container\"><div class=\"smcm-feed-horizontal-row smcm-story\"style=\"width:33.333333333333%;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/stories\/fishing-knowledge-while-testing-water-kyle-murphy-24\"><div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/kyle_murphy.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/div><h3>Fishing for knowledge while testing the water - Kyle Murphy \u201924 &raquo;<\/h3><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-8\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-8-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-8-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"17\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/program-biochemistry\/research-opportunities\/\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-book-open-reader\"><\/i>Research Opportunities<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-8-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-8-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"18\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"careers-in-biochemistry\/#internships\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-briefcase\"><\/i>Internships<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-8-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-8-2-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"19\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button navy\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.smcm.edu\/ie\/\"><i class=\"fa-solid fa-plane-departure\"><\/i>Study Abroad<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-9\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-9-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-9-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-quote panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"20\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-quote so-widget-smcm-quote-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-quote gold\"><div><p>\"One of my biochemistry faculty allowed me to participate in a year-long laboratory project with her and eventually publish an abstract with her and other students about breast cancer.\"<\/p><p class=\"quote-attribution\">- cici shannon \u201918 biochemistry major, now working as a clinical research coordinator in washington, d.c.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-10\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"hsac\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-10\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-10-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-10-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-image panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"21\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-image so-widget-sow-image-default-8b5b6f678277-4\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-4-10-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-10-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"22\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\"><strong><\/strong>OPTIONAL<strong><\/strong> <strong><\/strong>RELEVANT<strong><\/strong> <strong><\/strong>RESOURCES<strong><\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-10-1-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"23\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-10-1-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"24\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"\">Learn more about SPECIAL FEATURE<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-4-11\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-has-style\" ><div id=\"after-you-graduate\" class=\"panel-row-style panel-row-style-for-4-11\" ><div id=\"pgc-4-11-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-4-11-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-title panel-first-child\" data-index=\"25\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-title so-widget-smcm-title-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h2 class=\"smcm-section-title navy\" style=\"\">After you <strong>Graduate<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-11-0-1\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor\" data-index=\"26\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p>Like other liberal arts degrees from St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland, a Biochemistry major can lead to many different paths after graduation. There isn\u2019t just one right direction\u2014students leave with a strong background in science and the thinking skills to follow their own interests. Many graduates go on to study more in areas like medicine, dentistry, pharmacy or medical research. Others start working right away in jobs related to biotechnology, medicine, public health or environmental science.<\/p>\n<p>Some use what they\u2019ve learned about biology and chemistry to work in labs, forensics or research centers. Others use their wide range of skills to teach science, help shape health rules and policies or explain science to the public. Because St. Mary\u2019s College focuses on ethics, communication and hands-on learning, biochemistry graduates are ready to solve tough problems, ask big questions, and become leaders in science and healthcare.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-11-0-2\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button\" data-index=\"27\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"careers-in-biochemistry\/\">Careers in Biochemistry<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"panel-4-11-0-3\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_smcm-button panel-last-child\" data-index=\"28\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-smcm-button so-widget-smcm-button-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><div class=\"smcm-cta-container\"><a class=\"smcm-cta-button red\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 100%;\" href=\"careers-in-biochemistry\/#grad-school\">Graduate 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We look forward to connecting with you and meeting you on campus.<\/p><div class=\"smcm-feed-dh-items\"><div class=\"smcm-feed-dh-row\"><div>  <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/2019-06\/Geoffrey-Bowers.jpg\" width=\"500\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Geoffrey M. Bowers\" class=\"restdept652\" \/>\n\n<\/div><div class=\"smcm-dh-label-container\"><a class=\"smcm-dh-name\" href=\"https:\/\/inside.smcm.edu\/directory\/geoffrey-m-bowers\">Geoffrey M. Bowers<\/a><p><strong>Department Chair<\/strong><\/p><p>Associate Professor of Chemistry<\/p><a class=\"smcm-dh-email\" href=\"mailto:gmbowers1@smcm.edu\">gmbowers1@smcm.edu<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At St. Mary\u2019s College of Maryland, the Biochemistry program helps students learn how living things work at a molecular and cellular scale. 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