Two female students in labs coats writing on a white board

Biochemistry

orange sprite

Study biochemistry at Fordham

About the biochemistry major

At Fordham, biochemistry is more than the study of chemical processes at the foundation of all life—it’s the key to solving our most complex challenges in human health and global innovation.

You'll have the opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research with faculty experts in the biochemistry and chemistry departments. Gain hands-on lab experience in high-impact fields like tissue engineering, bioprinting, and tumor targeting, where your work can translate directly into real-world solutions.

Our graduates go on to …

  • medical school
  • prestigious PhD programs
  • careers in biotech, biomedical engineering, DNA analysis, forensics, and more

Visit the biochemistry department page

 

Male student using a microscope

Biochemistry program profile

  • Rose Hill CampusMajor
    Rose Hill
  • Rose Hill CampusMinor
    Rose Hill
  • Lincoln Center CampusMajor
    Lincoln Center
  • Lincoln Center CampusMinor
    Lincoln Center

orange sprite

Program at a glance

100%

of biochemistry graduates in the past two years were employed, continuing their education, or engaged in public service or other meaningful endeavors within six months of graduation

80%

of biochemistry graduates in the past two years have pursued advanced degrees

$4,000

summer stipend amount for students awarded Summer Research Grants

13

faculty-led active research labs investigating topics like microbial resistance, chemical evolution, bionanotechnology, and cosmochemistry

15

students invited to do research each year with biochemistry professor Ipsita Banerjee in her lab that focuses on nanobiotechnology

$100 Million

gift to Fordham which will be used to break ground on a cutting-edge integrated science facility and expand computer science programs

orange sprite

Biochemistry research that matters

A student conducts research in a biochemistry lab

Next-Generation Scientists                    

Explore the research undergraduate students are conducting in campus labs under the guidance and mentorship of our world-class STEM faculty.

Liana Cutter, left, and Alexandra Ren spend hours each week in the lab of Professor

STEM Education with a Conscience                    

Fordham’s STEM programs blend technical excellence with Jesuit values, preparing students to solve complex global challenges. Explore how these innovative degrees—supported by new investments—are shaping ethical leaders for a changing world.

Liana Cutter and Jenna Cain

Scholarship Student’s Formula for Success                    

Liana Cutter’s research into peptide drugs that target cancer tumors won her a prestigious Goldwater Scholarship. Learn about her award-winning work with professor Ipsita Banerjee, PhD and future plans in healthcare.

Diego Perez in a lab

Combining science with philosophy                    

After graduating with a major in integrative neuroscience and minors in biochemistry and philosophy, Diego Perez landed a research position at Harvard Stem Cell Institute’s Camargo Lab. Explore his work on regenerative medicine and stem cells to combat aging and disease..

orange sprite

Biochemistry Program FAQ

  • Beyond the fundamentals of organic chemistry, physics, and biology, you might dive into more specific courses like Cancer Biology and Signaling, Neurochemistry, or Forensic Science.

    Biochemistry majors choose between a general track and one certified by the American Chemical Society (ACS). Students interested in pursuing courses with an emphasis on chemistry may choose to opt for the ACS track, while students inclined more toward cell, molecular, and structural aspects of biochemistry may pursue the general track. 

  • At Fordham, in-class instruction is only the beginning of your collaboration with faculty. As a biochemistry major, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in research with faculty mentors in areas ranging from tumor targeting to investigating treatments for the human papillomavirus. Many students often become co-authors of journal articles and present their work at national and regional conferences.

  • Fordham’s location in New York City will provide you with unparalleled access to internships, research collaborations, and career pathways through our connections with industry partners, hospitals, and research institutes like Regeneron, Weill Cornell Medicine, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

  • A degree in biochemistry will prepare you for work in a variety of fields, including:

    • biomedical engineering
    • biotechnology
    • clinical biochemistry
    • DNA analysis
    • food and nutritional sciences
    • forensic science
    • medicine

  • At Fordham, you’ll use AI as a tool to enhance your learning. Our program will equip you with the skills to navigate the ever-changing landscape of AI in the workforce. As a biochemistry major, you’ll be able to use AI to advance your own research and pair your classes with courses in computer science and mathematics, preparing you for high-growth roles in AI-driven drug discovery, genetic analysis, and forensics.

    You’ll also be able to earn credentials and paid micro-internships through IBM SkillsBuild’s Getting Started with AI course. All Fordham students and graduates have access to AI training through RamConnect, the University’s alumni and experiential learning platform.

    Above all, you’ll learn skills that can’t be replaced by AI, such as critical thinking, creativity, emotional intelligence and integrity.

Apply

Plan Your Visit

orange sprite

Contact Us 

No matter where you are in your college search, we're here to answer your questions, help you learn more about Fordham, and support you through the admission process.

E-mail us

Visit and Chat with us

Connect with us on social media

Request Information

Loading...