As you earn a degree in biochemistry at WPI, you’ll study and unravel the complicated chemical processes of living organisms and make important discoveries at the intersection of chemistry and biology—all to make a real-world difference.
You will be exposed to the cutting edge in Biochemistry, both in the classroom and through hands-on experience via lab and project work that brings the excitement of scientific inquiry to life.
A major in biochemistry will also give you access to state-of-the-art facilities—including our Life Sciences and Bioengineering Center—from day one. You won’t just ask questions about everything from how cells respond to drugs to how we can use artificial photosynthesis to create renewable energy—you’ll answer them too.
Curriculum for Degree in Biochemistry
Our degree in biochemistry will deepen your knowledge and give you hands-on experience using scientific tools and techniques to further your understanding of the processes and transformations that occur in living organisms.
You will study foundational and advanced topics in biochemistry, biology, and chemistry, as well as mathematical sciences and physics. Throughout your program, you will have many opportunities to apply your knowledge through project work and laboratory research aimed at tackling real-world challenges.
If you’re interested in pursuing a health-related career, the degree requirements for the biochemistry major at WPI include all technical courses needed for admission to medical, dental, and veterinary schools.
Project-based Learning
At WPI students are immersed in applying their knowledge to solve significant problems through hands-on projects, both in the classroom and in communities around the globe. Biochemistry majors might find themselves working on projects ranging from novel treatment strategies for pancreatic and breast cancer to the development of protein tools that can control neurons and muscles with light.
More Value
Whether it’s real-world work experience through a co-op or internship, earning a bachelor’s and master’s degrees in four or five years through the BS/MS program, or integrating your coursework with your extracurricular interests through Major and a Mission, there are many ways you can make the most out of your time at WPI.
The Chemistry and Biochemistry Department is accredited by the American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.