Biochemistry Major

Biochemistry at North Park

At North Park, you’ll understand the critical role that biochemistry plays in protecting the environment, improving the quality of human health, and furthering technological advances. Through small classes and hands-on research, using state-of-the-art instrumentation and technology, you’ll be prepared for a successful career or graduate school.

Biochemistry at North Park

At North Park, you’ll understand the critical role that biochemistry plays in protecting the environment, improving the quality of human health, and furthering technological advances. Through small classes and hands-on research, using state-of-the-art instrumentation and technology, you’ll be prepared for a successful career or graduate school.

Learn from Experts

Dr. Sunshine Silver encourages her students to work together and share ideas to solve problems. As faculty advisor for the Chemistry Club, Dr. Silver also works with students as they identify careers in areas that they’re passionate about. “In addition to graduate school,” she says, “there are many options for our students, including research, health science, crime lab assistant, laboratory technician or coordinator, pharmacist, and more.”

Research Opportunities

As a biochemistry major, you will have a number of opportunities to conduct original research with our incredible faculty, through industry internships across Chicago and summer research opportunities like the National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates program.

State-of-the-Art Facilities

In our modern, first-class chemistry labs, analytical instrumentation and integrated technology set the stage for learning. Highlights include:

  • Shimadzu GC-MS
  • Microwave Synthesis Unit
  • Perkin Elmer Spectrum 100 FTIR
  • 300 MHz Bruker NMR
  • Ocean Optics CCD-array UV-Vis
  • Total Reflection X-Ray Fluorescence

Reasons to Choose North Park University

World-class City

We say “Chicago is our classroom,” because our city offers endless opportunities for hands-on learning, engaging with other cultures, and finding inspiration in art, entertainment, and cuisine.

Intercultural Community

Learn and live as part of a welcoming and diverse community with fellow students from around the world. Embracing Chicago as a cultural training ground, North Park equips graduates to be global citizens.

Hands-on Learning

At North Park, a 12:1 student-faculty ratio leads to a personalized classroom experience. Our city-centered curriculum also takes students outside the classroom, applying what they learn to real-life challenges.

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