Bachelor in Biochemistry (Bachelor's)

Eckerd College is a liberal arts college in St. Petersburg, Florida, with academic pathways that lead graduates into medicine, law, marine science and other fields. Students have worked with organizations including NASA, NOAA, Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital, Boeing Intelligence & Analytics, Fish and Wildlife Research Institute and Raymond James Financial. Students have also co-authored research on gopher tortoises in scientific journals. Ninety percent of graduates earn their degree in four years or fewer, and 94% are employed or pursuing advanced degrees within one year of graduation.

The college’s waterfront campus is home to 1,800 students from across the United States and around the world. St. Petersburg sits on Florida’s Gulf Coast, with seven beaches nearby and an average year-round temperature of 75 degrees. Some residence halls have ocean views, and most are pet-friendly. The city also offers access to technology jobs and a strong work-life balance.

International students can ease into college through Autumn Term, a three-week orientation that introduces college life and helps students plan their studies. Each student receives support from a personal faculty mentor. Eckerd offers faculty-led study abroad programmes, a semester at its study centre in London and about 300 destinations each year, giving students several ways to add international experience to their degree.

This programme prepares students for careers in scientific research and advanced study in biochemistry. It combines chemistry and biology to explore the molecular basis of life. Students gain hands-on experience through laboratory work and early research opportunities. The curriculum emphasizes practical skills and scientific inquiry in real-world settings.

Focus areas include Molecular biology, Drug development, Enzyme chemistry, Quantum mechanics in chemistry, Cancer therapeutics, Environmental chemistry.

The programme requires 120 credits, with 72 credits in science and mathematics courses. Students complete core chemistry and biology classes, laboratory work, and a capstone research project.

Graduates pursue roles as research scientists, laboratory analysts, and medical professionals in healthcare and biotechnology sectors.

Applicants must submit high school transcripts and standardized test scores. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is recommended. Official transcripts and a personal statement are required.

The programme totals about 120 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is well above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 79% of applicants.