Science at the Molecular Level
Biochemistry is the study of life at its most fundamental level — the molecules and chemical reactions that make it possible. At LaGrange College, the Biochemistry program blends a strong foundation in chemistry, biology, math, and physics with hands-on research opportunities that most undergraduates don't encounter until graduate school — giving you the skills and experience to succeed in medical school, pharmacy school, biotechnology, or wherever the science takes you.
Choose your Path
Biochemistry at LaGrange is offered as both a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science, allowing students to tailor their degree to their goals — whether that's a direct path to graduate or professional school or a broader scientific foundation with room for electives.
B.A. in Biochemistry
10 courses · 6 semesters
A flexible path that combines a solid chemistry and biology foundation with more room for electives. Well suited for students pursuing pre-med, pre-dental or pre-pharmacy alongside a broader liberal arts education.
B.S. in Biochemistry
14 courses · 6–8 semesters
A rigorous, research-focused degree with deeper preparation in the natural sciences. Ideal for students planning to pursue graduate research, doctoral programs or careers in biotechnology and industry.
Both degrees offer strong preparation for the chemistry and chemical principles portions of the MCAT, PCAT, and DAT entrance exams.
“I have a really good relationship with all of my professors. Faculty and staff here are invested in student success.”
Build your Scientific Foundation
At LaGrange, Biochemistry students don’t sit through lectures — they work through problems. Every class uses group problem solving and the Socratic method, with faculty guiding students to answers rather than simply delivering them.
Hands-On Lab Work
Students perform hands-on experiments that examine nature's designs at the molecular level — developing the laboratory technique and scientific reasoning that employers and graduate programs expect.
Undergraduate Research
Half of all Biochemistry majors complete undergraduate research before graduation — with opportunities on campus, through industry partnerships, and at major research universities. For most students at small colleges, this kind of access doesn't come until graduate school.
Faculty Mentorship
Faculty mentors guide students through lab work, research projects, and career planning — including preparation for medical, dental, and pharmacy school applications.
Where Graduates Go
LaGrange Biochemistry graduates go on to careers and graduate programs across the full range of the life sciences.
Career paths include
- Physician / Dentist / Pharmacist
- Clinical Chemist
- Pharmacologist
- Environmental Scientist
- Chemical Engineer
- Science Educator
Why Biochemistry at LaGrange?
- Both B.A. and B.S. degrees available — flexible paths for different goals
- 50% of majors complete undergraduate research before graduation
- Research opportunities on campus, in industry, and at major research universities
- Strong preparation for MCAT, PCAT, and DAT entrance exams
- 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio with direct faculty mentorship throughout