Biochemistry, B.S.

Program overview

Explore the chemical and physical processes that occur in living organisms in a stimulating learning environment with small classes that encourage interaction between fellow students and professors and well-rounded lab experiences.

Admission options

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First-year - How to Apply

Rider is where your future begins. First-year students are defined as recent high school graduates who are attending college for the first time. There are so many opportunities ahead. Take the first step towards your tomorrow at Rider.

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Transfer - How to Apply

No matter where you began your journey, Rider has the resources you need to continue moving forward. At Rider, transfer students are defined as students who are under the age of 25 and have credits from another college or university.

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Continuing Education - How to Apply

Rider offers flexible pathways for adult learners aged 25 or over, including veterans and active duty military personnel, that allow you to earn your bachelor's degree or take courses for personal enrichment. Non-matriculated or visiting students should apply using the Continuing Education application.

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Program requirements

The biochemistry major merges coursework in physical, life and applied sciences to provide the well-rounded, pre-professional training needed to start your career or pursue advanced studies in a number of medical fields.

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Find your path

Students who earn a biochemistry degree from Rider are prepared for a variety of science-related careers or continue their education either in a graduate program or in a professional school in a number of medical fields. Here’s the shortlist of impressive institutions where you’ll find our grads advancing their studies.

Advanced study placements

Cornell University
John Hopkins University
New York University

Let your curiosity roam

Learning goes beyond the classroom with Rider’s abundant research opportunities. You’ll tackle challenging advanced and independent lab work to hone your understanding of the scientific method and collaborate with Ph.D. level faculty to complete research projects. As a result, you’ll build a greater appreciation of science and the nature of your chosen path.

Student-faculty collaboration in science lab

Why Rider

"I think what I enjoyed the most about pursuing science at Rider is the sense of community that existed. I benefited tremendously from the Science Learning Community and many other student-led groups that allowed me to get to know everyone I was taking classes with over the years. The small class sizes that a school like Rider can provide also allowed me to build strong relationships with many faculty members. Everyone was always working together, and I really enjoyed seeing the growth that we all experienced over time. Pursuing a degree in science is not easy, and being able to lean on my friends and professors within the science departments for academic and personal support was crucial to my successes at Rider."

- Brandon Enalls '15