Bachelor in Biochemistry (Bachelor's)

Tuition is Tuition for the 2024-2025 academic year is $62,000 per year..

Students in this programme conduct laboratory research using modern equipment and engage in small group work within biochemistry courses. They study the molecular basis of cellular processes, including protein function, energy use, and cell communication. The programme is based in the chemistry department with significant coursework in biology. Faculty from both departments guide students through cross-disciplinary training.

Focus areas include Protein structure and function, Cellular energy acquisition and use, Cellular communication, Regulation of biochemical processes, Biomolecule analysis, Molecular biology.

The major requires a total of 54 credits, with 30 credits in chemistry courses specific to the biochemistry major and 24 credits in biology and related science courses.

Graduates pursue careers in medical research, pharmaceutical development, biotechnology, and clinical laboratory science, or enter professional schools in medicine, law, or business.

Applicants must have completed high school with a strong background in chemistry and biology. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is recommended. Submit official transcripts and standardized test scores if required by the institution.

The programme totals about 54 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 63% of applicants.

Campus life at Wabash centers on participation and connection. Students can join more than 70 campus clubs, student government, fraternities, athletic teams, performance ensembles, theater, or intramural activities. Intercollegiate athletics are popular, while campus traditions include ceremonies connected with nearly two centuries of College history. The Bachelor, Wabash’s college newspaper, has won Indiana Collegiate Press Association awards, including recognition as Best Small College Newspaper.

Academic study follows a liberal arts model with 40 degree programs. A 9-to-1 student-to-instructor ratio supports close instructional attention, and professors include students in research and remain available for questions. The College also connects learning with internships, immersion trips, and WabashX experiences. Language study gives students opportunities to widen their understanding of the world, while the Global Health Initiative offers a direct-admission pathway for some incoming students.

Located in Crawfordsville, Indiana, Wabash offers a small-town setting for students who want campus activities and personal contact with faculty. Career preparation is supported through internship opportunities, career services, and an active alumni network. International students can find a campus where classroom participation, research, leadership, athletics, and student organizations all form part of the undergraduate experience. Immersion trips and language learning provide additional ways to engage with communities and perspectives beyond campus.