As a biochemistry major at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, youll gain the top-quality preparation youll need to begin your career or to gain admittance to graduate and professional schools.IUP's program is one of only a few in the country in which students can earn an undergraduate degree in Biochemistry. Biochemistry is the study of the chemical processes in living organisms. It deals with the structure and function of cellular components, such as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and other biomolecules. IUP biochemistry students work with state-of-the-art equipment in a high-quality program with small class sizes.<br><br>The Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry will prepare you to enter graduate programs in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, and molecular biology, as well as professional schools in the health sciences. With this degree, you could find employment in industrial or government research laboratories or in industrial production facilities.<br><br>Other areas you could pursue include toxicology, cancer research, food science, biotechnology, genetic engineering, immunology, and medical research.