Earning a biochemistry and molecular biology degree from HCU propels you into a realm of vast potential. Our program imparts interdisciplinary expertise, enabling you to navigate both cellular intricacies and broader molecular dynamics.
This foundation offers unparalleled flexibility in career and postgraduate pursuits, allowing you to pursue your life’s work in areas from genetic expression and DNA to the chemical structures that occur in human, plant, and animal life.
Career Outcomes
The College of Science and Engineering provides you with the interdisciplinary training necessary for success in dynamic and fulfilling scientific careers.
The biochemistry and molecular biology major incorporates the experiences and coursework that fuel the pursuit of spaces in medical school, dental school, and graduate programs in the biological and biochemical sciences, in addition to entry-level employment in research labs at academic institutions and in industries including:
- Pharmaceuticals
- Biotechnology
- Agriculture and food science
- Environmental science
- Forensics
- Cosmetics and consumer products
- Energy sector
- Government and non-profit organizations
Graduate poised for careers at the forefront of your field through a foundation in interdisciplinary sciences, research opportunities, and career-centric guidance and find meaningful employment as a chemist, chemical safety expert, lab technician, and more.
Prepare for Advanced Education and Professions
Beyond immediate employment, a degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from HCU is an exceptional springboard for advanced study in pursuit of roles such as biochemist or college-level instructor.
As a graduate, you are prepared to pursue specialized training in medicine, healthcare, biomedical research, or genetic counseling or pursue advanced pathways in academia, education, and public health.
HCU’s curriculum, combined with our commitment to individualized guidance, ensures your readiness to apply to graduate or professional schools. In addition to the Career and Calling staff, the Professional Experience Office (PXO) is a hub for preparedness in advance of graduate school or additional professional programs and offers tailored career advice.
Explore the Professional Experience Office’s wealth of career services and resources.
