Biochemistry majors take select chemistry and biology courses that apply the fundamentals of chemistry to living systems.



The Biochemistry major, offered in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, provides students a solid grounding in chemistry and biology, and is supported by mathematics and physics courses.
Biochemistry is a great choice for students planning a career in the biochemical or pharmaceutical industries, or planning continued studies in medicine, dentistry or related fields.
Why Biochemistry at the Mount?
The program consists of courses that include:
- Analytical Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Cell Biology
- Genetics
- Instrumental Analysis
- Organic Chemistry
- Physical Chemistry.
Students at Mount St. Joseph University have found great cooperative education opportunities with companies throughout Greater Cincinnati. Organizations that employ Mount students include:
- All Creatures Animal Hospital
- Aretek
- Andy Frain Security
- Arches of Oak Hills
- Athletic Republic
- Athletico
- Avenues for Success
- Bayley Life
- Beacon Orthopedics
- Bethesda North
- BLOC Ministries
- Brighton Center
- Brookdale
- Carestar
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital and Medical Center
- Cincinnati Police Department
- Cincinnati Recreation Commission
- Cincinnati Red's
- Cincinnati Sports Club
- Cincinnati Zoo
- Conservative Financial
- Continental Message Solutions
- Contractors Choice
- Cumulus Media
- CVG
- Deer Park High School
- DePaul Cristo Rey High School
- Drayer Physical Therapy
- Elder High School
- Encompass Health
- Envision
- FC Cincinnati
- Florence Y’alls
- Gateway Rehab Hospital
- Hamilton County Jobs and Family Services
- Hamilton County Juvenile Court
- Hamilton County PreTrial Court
- Home City Ice
- Howell Rehab
- Kolping Soccer Club
- Kroger Pharmacy
- Lawrenceburg High School
- Legal Aid Society
- Mercy Health
- Messer Construction
- Newport Aquarium
- Office of Senator Rob Portman
- Ohio National Financial
- Q Laboratories
- Red Wolf Sanctuary
- Ripley Crossing
- Santa Maria Community Services
- Snap Fitness
- Soccer City
- St. Elizabeth Healthcare
- Talbert House
- The Cincinnati Insurance Companies
- The Literacy Network
- The Lodge Nursing
- Training Personally
- TriHealth
- Triumph Energy
- Triversity Construction
- Western & Southern
- Western Hills Music
- Western Southern Tennis Tournament
- Wood Hudson Research Laboratory
ESTIMATED COST OF ATTENDANCE
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Career Potential:
Students graduating with a biochemistry degree have multiple career options. Some may choose to continue in graduate programs in either biochemistry or health care fields such as PA (physician’s assistant), medicine, physical therapy, or pharmacy. Students may also enter the workforce as a researcher in a biochemistry facility.
Many of our students continue their career path with their undergraduate co-op/internship employer.
Many of our students continue their passion for science by entering a graduate program in chemistry, biochemistry, or related field. We offer individualized courses to assist in your preparation for graduate school.
Use your chemistry or biochemistry degree to pursue your dreams of medical school, pharmacy school and many other health-related graduate programs. We offer individualized advising based on your health career interest.
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Small school. Hands-on, individualized training, one on one with PhD full-time faculty using a suite of instrumentation found in commercial lab settings.
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Hands-On Learning:
Under the guidance of faculty, biochemistry students at the Mount can participate in chemistry research as part of a research group. Many research students are co-authors on published chemistry research papers while others present their work at regional professional meetings.
Our extensive cooperative education opportunities provide real-life experiences in industrial settings and research labs in greater Cincinnati. These co-op positions have often led to full-time positions for our students.



Faculty

Susan Crane
MAT Instructor, Chemistry
Christa Currie
PhD Associate Provost of Academic Affairs
Diana Davis
PhD Provost
Mark Fischer
PhD Professor, Physics
Rick Hotz
PhD Associate Professor
Eric Johnson
PhD Chairperson and Associate Professor
Jamie Titus
PhD Associate Professor, Chemistry, and Academic Assessment Coordinator for the UniversityNews and Updates
Stay up to date with the most recent biochemistry program news and events; visit the department of chemistry page.
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High School Outreach
Beyond the Campus
Mount St. Joseph University is involved in a variety of activities that improve and enhance the quality of life in the Cincinnati area and beyond. These activities include service, performing arts, visual arts, leisure classes for mature adults, athletic camps, and high school academic programs.
While the University prepares students as effective professionals, we’ve long recognized that there’s more to life than career. It’s also about being productive citizens and ethical leaders ready, willing and able to contribute to the greater good.
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Program Requirements
Major in Biochemistry - Bachelor of Science DegreeDepartment Page
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