Biochemistry
Gain hands-on lab experience with state-of-the-art instrumentation, preparing you for careers or advanced study in the chemical and life sciences.
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Our immersive biochemistry laboratory courses model work at leading industry employers and graduate schools, giving you a strong foundation for employment or advanced degrees in the chemical and life sciences.
- Learn cutting-edge biochemical analysis methods on state-of-the-art instrumentation
- Research projects alongside faculty and fellow students, often leading to co-authored papers or conference presentations
- Opportunities to work as a Laboratory Teaching Assistant, Supplemental Instruction leader, or tutor
ACS-Certified Program
The BS in Biochemistry is certified by the American Chemical Society, a credential recognized nationally by employers and graduate programs alike.
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Why earn this degree here?
Dedicated Faculty Mentors
Every biochemistry major has a faculty mentor who can answer questions about internships, research opportunities, and planning for jobs or graduate school.
Nationally Recognized Chemistry Club
Our Chemistry Club is a student chapter of the American Chemical Society that consistently receives the ACS’s highest Chapter Award, hosting social, professional development, and science-outreach events for local schools and the campus community.
Undergraduate Research
In a paid or volunteer role, develop your research skills alongside faculty through the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program or its summer counterpart, the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience.
Free Tuition with the Go Blue Guarantee!
UM-Flint students are automatically considered for the Go Blue Guarantee upon admission, a historic program offering free tuition for high-achieving, in-state undergraduates from lower-income households. Learn more about the Go Blue Guarantee to see if you qualify and how affordable a Michigan degree can be.
Curriculum Overview
The Department of Natural Sciences offers the Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and its honors version. As a biochemistry major, you choose from four concentrations:
General
A broad foundation in biochemistry for careers in industry, research, or further graduate study.
Pre-medical
Coursework aligned with medical school admission requirements.
Pre-dental
Coursework aligned with dental school admission requirements.
Pre-pharmacy
Coursework aligned with pharmacy school admission requirements.
A Chemistry Minor is also available to all students at UM-Flint.
Career Outlook
Your bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from UM-Flint opens the door to many career options. Consider these job projections for just a few possibilities from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:
Biochemists and Biophysicists
5%
Job growth through 2030
3,200
Job openings annually through 2030
$102,270
Median annual salary
Exploring Career Options for biochemistry majors is available from the American Chemical Society.
Admission Requirements
Biochemistry majors follow UM-Flint’s standard first-year or transfer admission requirements — there are no additional program-specific requirements to declare this major.
With so many educational opportunities and career paths available, we strongly encourage you to meet regularly with your academic advisor, who can help you choose classes, navigate program requirements, and plan for jobs or graduate school.
Academic Advisor
Have questions? Contact the program’s dedicated academic advisor,
Scholarships
UM-Flint offers a number of scholarships specifically for chemistry and biochemistry students, including:
- Fleming A. & Marian E. Barbour Scholarship Fund
- Harry H. Blecker Scholarship Fund
- Ralph M. and Emmalyn E. Freeman Chemistry Scholarship
- Lotfi Family Scholarship Fund
- Zelpha E. McKinnon Science Scholarship
- Holly Sucic Endowed Memorial Scholarship