在获得生物化学理学学士学位的过程中，学生将首先在通用化学，通用生物学，物理和有机化学方面建立坚实的基础，然后再选择定向和专业选修课，这将使他们能够灵活地寻求与自己的课程相关的主题作为生物化学家，讲师或卫生专业人员的未来职业生涯。生物化学专业的学士学位与生物化学专业（拥有化学学士学位）的选择有所不同，因为它要求的初级化学课程较少。这样一来，学生就可以在学习初期选择生物化学课程。生物化学学士学位还要求生物学专业的课程，而化学专业则不需要。
In pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, students will first build a strong foundation in general chemistry, general biology, physical, and organic chemistry prior to choosing directed and professional electives that will allow them the flexibility to pursue topics that will be relevant to their future career tracks as biochemists, instructors or health professionals. The BS in Biochemistry differs from the option in Biochemistry (with a BS in Chemistry) by requiring fewer junior-level Chemistry courses. This allows students to take Biochemistry courses earlier in their studies. The BS in Biochemistry also requires coursework in Biology that is not required of Chemistry majors.