Bachelor in Biochemistry (Bachelor's)

The application deadline for the Jan 2027 intake is Nov 15, 2026; tuition is Tuition for the 2026-2027 academic year is $38,500 per year for full-time students..

Graduates of this programme are qualified to pursue careers in medicine, pharmaceuticals, research, and forensic science. The programme offers a rigorous, ACS-certified curriculum with required undergraduate research and hands-on laboratory experience. Students study molecular biology, chemistry, and genetics within a Christian academic environment. The programme emphasizes experimental skills, scientific communication, and preparation for professional and graduate study.

Focus areas include green chemistry, protein engineering and design, nanoparticle synthesis, single-atom catalysis, natural products chemistry, materials synthesis.

The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with ACS Certification requires a total of 128 credits, including coursework across all sub-disciplines of chemistry and biochemistry, and a required undergraduate research component. The programme includes laboratory work, research projects, and a capstone experience.

Graduates enter roles as research scientists, lab technicians, pharmacists, forensic scientists, physicians, and allied health professionals.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Required documents include official transcripts, standardized test scores (SAT or ACT), and a personal statement. International students must also submit English proficiency scores.

The programme totals about 128 credit hours. On-campus, full-time, four-year programme. For international students, tuition is above the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 78% of applicants.

Messiah University’s identity is rooted in Christian community and the conviction that faith should shape academic and student life. Its motto, “Christ Preeminent,” guides the university’s approach to education, with values that include sharpening intellect, deepening Christian faith and inspiring action. The institution has grown into a private university of the liberal and applied arts and sciences, serving 3,454 undergraduate and graduate students.

Academic options span more than 80 undergraduate and graduate programs, with over 150 undergraduate and pre-professional degree options and more than 20 graduate degree and certificate programs. Areas of study are organized across interests and career fields. The Doctor of Physical Therapy program connects classroom learning, clinical expertise, scholarship and professional development. Faculty research and continuing education also extend into international clinical communities, including advanced manual therapy teaching in Rome.

The university’s 375-acre campus is in Mechanicsburg, in central Pennsylvania, and provides an active residential setting shaped by Christian community. Average class size is 20, with a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio. International students should expect faith to be integrated into academic programs and daily experience, alongside opportunities for service, athletics and campus involvement. Students come from 33 states and 23 countries, adding an international dimension to campus life.