Biochemistry (B.S.)
The Chemistry of Life
Why Study Biochemistry at Seton Hill?
Boyle Health Sciences Center
Seton Hill’s new Boyle Health Sciences Center provides science students with the best in academic, clinical and research facilities and resources.
Labs
Because laboratory courses at Seton Hill are small, you will do more than just watch experiments - you will perform them yourself, using the same sophisticated facilities and equipment that your professors use.
Faculty
Seton Hill biochemistry professors are experts in the field who have dedicated their careers to preparing you for yours. Your faculty advisor will also assist you with choosing courses, a career specialty and graduate school. At Seton Hill, all classes and labs are taught by faculty - not by graduate students.
Research & Internship Opportunities
As an upperclassman, you’ll have the opportunity to take part in ongoing research, both here on campus and through research internships at universities and institutions across the country.
View recent research projects and internships completed by Seton Hill students here.
Become a Chemistry Teacher (Grades 7 - 12)
At Seton Hill, you can prepare for your teaching certification at the same time you earn your degree in biochemistry.
Your Career
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of biochemists is strong and expected to grow. The median annual wage for biochemists and biophysicists in 2024 was $103,650.
A degree in biochemistry can prepare you for a variety of careers, including:
- Analytical chemist
- Biomedical scientist
- Healthcare: dentist, medical doctor, nurse, pharmacist, veterinarian, etc.
- Clinical research associate
- Forensic scientist
- Research scientist
- Toxicologist
- Medicinal or pharmaceutical chemist
- Polymer chemist
Career Benefits for Life
Seton Hill's award-winning Career and Professional Development Center will prepare you for your first job, and will remain available to you throughout your career.
Admissions & Aid
At Seton Hill University, we offer streamlined admissions requirements and a comprehensive aid program.
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Faculty
Susan Yochum, SC
Provost, Professor of Chemistry
John Cramer
Professor of Chemistry
Diana Hoover
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Diane Miller
Professor of Chemistry
Jonathan Moerdyk
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Ashley Bartelson
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Amalene Cooper-Morgan
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Sarah Joiner
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
