Bachelor in Biochemistry (Bachelor's)

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Students conduct laboratory experiments using advanced equipment in Trinity’s on-campus labs to study molecular processes in living systems. They engage in research projects and internships at nearby institutions like the NIH and FDA. The programme emphasizes practical skills in biochemistry with a focus on real-world applications. It supports women and underrepresented groups in STEM through dedicated mentorship and career preparation.

Focus areas include Biochemical research, Laboratory techniques, Biomedical applications, Environmental chemistry, Science policy, Clinical applications.

The programme requires 72 credits, distributed across core courses in biology, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, and biochemistry, with hands-on lab components. No thesis or capstone is required.

Graduates pursue careers as biochemists, laboratory technicians, pharmacologists, and environmental consultants.

Applicants must complete 16 academic units in high school, including English, mathematics, lab-based science, history, foreign language, and social science. Transfer applicants must submit official college transcripts. A minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale is required.

The programme totals about 72 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, typically four years. For international students, tuition is around the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 99% of applicants.

Trinity Washington University places applied research and professional preparation at the center of its academic offer. Recent undergraduate projects have examined Washington, DC’s tree canopy through satellite imagery and analyzed brain cells with machine learning. Students have also contributed to peer-reviewed work on the leadership of Black women in global affairs. The university offers 70+ academic degree and certificate programs across undergraduate, professional, and graduate study, with a student-to-faculty ratio of about 13 to 1.

Teaching and learning are informed by Catholic social justice teachings, including through Trinity DARE, an initiative focused on actions that can improve students’ and their families’ lifelong economic and social opportunities. The community includes a network of more than 15,000 graduates offering career help and mentoring. Programs include fields such as global affairs and education, with professional and graduate study available alongside undergraduate degrees. Student research and faculty scholarship provide opportunities to engage with current questions.

The campus is in Washington, DC, giving students access to internships at organizations in government, research, education, and other sectors. Most Trinity students complete one or more internships as part of their studies. This setting connects classroom learning with work in Congress and with organizations headquartered in the city. Students from 30 countries are represented on campus. Sixty percent of the student body lives in DC, while financial-aid figures include full-time undergraduates and DC residents.