生物化学课程旨在通过强大的化学背景及其在生物系统中的应用，为学生提供生物医学科学和/或健康专业的准备。由化学系主持的该学位达到或超过了那些追求专业学位的学生的要求，例如医学，牙科和药学，以及对相关科学（例如生物化学，药理学和分子生物学）研究生感兴趣的学生。该部门已获得美国化学协会专业培训委员会的认可，其课程符合美国生物化学和分子生物学协会的建议。
A B.S. Biochemist who earned his or her degree from UIS will be characterized as being able to:Integrate chemical knowledge with biological knowledgeBe proficient in appropriate laboratory skillsCommunicate scientific informationApply the scientific processParticipate in the biochemistry professionThe Biochemistry curriculum is designed to prepare students for the biomedical sciences andor health professions through a strong background in chemistry and its application to biological systems. The degree, hosted by the Chemistry program in the School of Integrated Sciences, Sustainability and Public Health, meets or exceeds the requirements for those students pursuing a professional degree, e.g. medicine, dentistry, and pharmacy, as well as those interested in graduate work in associated sciences, e.g. biochemistry, pharmacology, and molecular biology. The program is accredited by the American Chemical Society's Committee on Professional Training and the curriculum meets the recommendations of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.