生物化学是由Western的生物学和化学部门建立的跨学科计划。该课程是专门为寻求研究生学习或从事生物化学或分子生物学工作的学生设计的。Western的生物化学专业提供大量的实验室培训，旨在满足各种职业目标。师生之间有着紧密的联系，上等班级的规模相对较小，学生可以直接使用最先进的实验室设备和仪器。Western的化学系提供生物化学学士学位（更侧重于生物化学背后的物理化学理论），而生物学和生物化学学士学位则提供细胞与分子生物学的BS学位（重点有所不同）。
This major is part of an interdisciplinary program between the biology and chemistry departments at Western. The BS degree in biochemistry (with greater emphasis on the physical chemical theory behind biological chemistry) is offered via the chemistry department, whereas a BS degree in cellular and molecular biology (with a different emphasis) is offered via the biology department.<br><br>The Biochemistry major provides many benefits to students through coursework and research opportunities, and is designed to meet diverse career goals. There is close student-faculty contact and relatively small classes. The students have direct access to modern laboratory equipment and instrumentation, and there are opportunities for research work under the direction of a faculty advisor.<br><br>This program is specifically designed for students who seek graduate study or employment in biochemistry or molecular biology.