Bachelor's in Biological Chemistry

Grinnell College offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate programs spanning various fields, including the arts, sciences, humanities, and social sciences. Grinnell's distinctive strength lies in its rigorous academic curriculum, which emphasizes critical thinking, research, and active engagement with complex global issues. With a dedicated faculty and a close-knit campus community, the college provides an environment where students can explore their intellectual passions and develop as socially responsible individuals. Grinnell College's mission to prepare graduates who can make a meaningful impact on the world aligns with its commitment to fostering leadership, ethical values, and a dedication to social justice.

Are you into biology and chemistry? Want to learn more about the chemical processes going on in cells? As a biological chemistry major you’ll dive deep into research through classes, labs, and independent projects to discover answers and even more questions. You’ll examine the structure and function of nucleic acids, lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates and their interactions with cells. You’ll learn research techniques and methods of inquiry specific to the interrelated topics at the heart of biological chemistry with faculty mentors, experts in biology and chemistry, at your side. Whether you’re off to graduate school, medical school, or straight to a career in health sciences, research, or education, you’ll be thoroughly prepared.