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Biochemistry

Seek explanations of the natural world’s magic tricks — how trees convert sunlight into a feast; how a prescribed drug reverses a deadly illness; how genes can help prevent disease.

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Don't wait for lab experience. Get into our labs starting your first year. Seriously.
Faculty such as professor Audra Goach will be your supporter from your first year to writing your grad school reference letter. We've got you.

Why study biochemistry at Monmouth?

At Monmouth, you’ll learn how to apply chemical principles to biological systems, the foundation for careers in medicine, research, and industry. Our caring community of faculty and students ensures you get personal guidance and hands-on experience through well-supported research projects that bring science to life early in your academic career.

You’ll learn to navigate scientific literature, think critically, and communicate complex ideas clearly, developing the confidence to lead in any lab or healthcare setting. Biochemistry at Monmouth is offered as a Bachelor of Science degree, preparing you for graduate study, professional schools, or a career making meaningful discoveries.

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Biochemistry News

National Research Award

Neuroscience and biochemistry double major Cassandra Nolasco receives Blue Key honor for her work on Alzheimer’s.

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Senior Profile: Isaac Guadarrama

Biochemistry major on a path from mentor to leader to doctor.

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Monmouth College announces its first set of five FLASH Scholars.

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Kieft Scholars is a prestigious academic and scholarship program offered exclusively to our chemistry and biochemistry students. Beloved professor “Doc” Richard Kieft left his $2.3 million estate to our chemistry department.
This endowment funds chemistry-specific academic scholarships, cutting-edge research opportunities, and travel to the annual National American Chemical Society Meeting for our students to present their work.
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The Global Public Health minor focuses on improving physical and mental health around the world by researching disease and treatments, promoting healthy lifestyles, and studying prevention of illness and injury.
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Biochemistry

Why study biochemistry at Monmouth?

Biochemistry News

National Research Award

Senior Profile: Isaac Guadarrama

Focus on Learning for All with STEM as a Home

Kieft Scholars

PRESTIGIOUS, FIRST-CLASSCHEMISTRY SCHOLARS.

Global Public Health

Minor inSolving world problems.