At Newman University, Biochemistry students study life at the molecular level, exploring the chemical processes that drive biological systems.
Highly-qualified faculty guide small groups of students in hands on learning in the Bishop Gerber Science Center, a facility that contains state-of-the-art labs and industry-standard instrumentation. Biochemistry prepares graduates for careers in medicine, healthcare, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and research.
 | Students utilize modern scientific instrumentation in the state-of-the-art laboratories in Bishop Gerber Science Center |
 | Biochemistry faculty teach, mentor, and advise students from first day of college through graduation and beyond. |
 | Acquire the real-world skills to work at a STEM company or pursue a graduate degree in a science related field. |
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Educating Leaders in Biochemistry
Are you an interdiscplinary enthusiast? If so, Biochemistry could be the right degree for you!
Students who have a keen interest in biological theory and applications, but also excel at chemistry and mathematics, find Biochemistry to be a wonderful mix of all three subjects. Biochemistry is an interdisciplinary field that bridges biology and chemistry, focusing on biomolecules like proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and carbohydrates, which requires a good knowledge of both general and organic chemsitry. Students learn to analyze cellular processes, enzyme functions, and genetic regulation through the lens of chemical thermodynamics and kinetics.
Career Pathways
In Biochemistry
Newman University’s Biochemistry provides you with the knowledge and relevant skills to set you on the path to a fulfilling career.
Some of our alumni in this program have found careers in:
- Healthcare
- Chemical Manufacturing
- Material Engineering
- Automobile and Aerospace Industry
- Pharmaceutical and Food Industry
- Environmental Science
- Forensic Science
- Graduate Studiesat competitive graduate and professional schools
- Education/Teaching
- Research and Development
Some who have completed this program have chosen to continue studies in:
- Doctorate of Medicine (MD)
- Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- Doctorate of Pharmacy (Pharm D)
- Graduate Degree (MS or PhD) in Biochemistry Chemistry, or Biology
- Masters in Forensic Science
Programs in Biochemistry
Undergraduate Programs
Pre-Professional Programs
Graduate Programs
"My experience and education at Newman have been nothing but exceptional. Getting to learn from professors who have either moved on to teach at medical schools or are adjuncts is a great benefit to all students who get to learn under them. The knowledge taught to us in the classes is very comparable to what I had to review and study for my MCAT, and being able to relate what I had already learned and using that as a guide for my exam was very valuable."
Biochemistry Major, Joshua Dessenberger | Read Joshua's Story
"I have loved my time at Newman. I have made so many good friends and learned so much from all my teachers and mentors. I have had many opportunities to learn new skills and hone old ones. Everybody here is rooting for you. Find faculty and staff and students to connect with. A good way of doing that is attending events, but it can also just be attending the professor’s office hours. It doesn’t have to be complicated."
Biochemistry Major, Hope Strickbine | Read Hope's Story
The Jet to Jayhawk Health Care Pipeline
It is no secret that Newman University’s science programs have prepared students well for their future careers in the medical field.
For years, junior and senior Jets have gained admittance into The University of Kansas School of Medicine (KU Med) directly from Newman, resulting in a natural pipeline of Jets to Jayhawks.
Read on to discover how countless students — and the communities they will serve — benefit from this educational path of excellence.