B.S. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Advance Discovery in Biological & Molecular Sciences

UW-Stout's Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (BMB) offers a degree pathway to help people, improve lives and make an impact through cutting-edge research in science, health and medicine. Our students work closely with faculty to solve real-world problems as part of their coursework.

Once you enroll in the B.S. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology program, you become a member of a team that includes faculty, staff, and students working to improve human lives. You will explore, discover, and create solutions to pressing societal needs.

Career-Defining Curriculum

We apply cutting-edge research methods in creative efforts such as the production of biofuels and pharmaceuticals, creating commodities from waste streams, and engineering more productive life forms. Working closely with instructors, you will assemble an enviable research portfolio and acquire the practical skills and knowledge you need for a successful career.

Our graduates are well prepared for work in genomic, diagnostic, medical, and forensic fields applying their skills in molecular biosciences. They work in government, academic, and private sector laboratories. BMB graduates often enter graduate programs to receive additional training and advancement.

Prepare to Take Your Career Further in Health Sciences

Program Highlights

• Community of Scholars: Faculty eagerly share their research laboratories, knowledge, and teaching skills with students. Together, we will solve problems in synthetic biology, human health and disease, microbiology, immunology, protein chemistry, enzymology, and population biology. Become a member of this engaged community of scholars!
• Industry-Relevant Courses: Recent molecular advances have fundamentally changed our understanding of living processes. You will use the tools of genomics, proteomics, transcriptomics, and bioinformatics to better understand life’s molecular processes and improve society. Our curriculum prepares you to use these skills ethically, responsibly, and effectively.
• Embedded Applied Research: Our program is infused with original research experiences. Instructors will guide you on how to plan experiments, generate data, and share results. You will become a highly engaged learner and be prepared to tackle diverse challenges in society.
• Healthcare Profession Pathways: You may also be interested in pursuing a career in health care. An BMB degree uniquely prepares you for success in professional schools that lead to professional opportunities as physicians, dentists, pharmacists, veterinarians, and biomedical researchers. Our graduates credit their UW-Stout training as key in attaining their goals.

STEM OPT Extension Advantage for International Students

Careers in BMB are financially rewarding and will continue to grow into the next century. Use the Request Information form to receive a program summary and learn more about the B.S. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology.

“I loved Stout, for so many reasons. The small class sizes meant that I actually got to know my professors, which was something that I'd never experienced before coming from classes of 30+ in Milwaukee. And the professors were absolutely amazing.”

~ Rochelle Knier ('20)

Industry-Experienced Faculty Instruction

Forget TA-taught classes and 200-person lectures. At UW-Stout, building close relationships with our industry-experienced and academically accomplished biochemistry and molecular biology faculty will play a key role in your polytechnic education and your career. Learn more about your future instructors!

Meet the Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Faculty

“I had invaluable early exposure to lab work and research that I wouldn't have otherwise received at a different university with a larger program.”

~ Johana Teigen ('15)
Data Management Consultant
One Health Research Consulting

Professional Internships in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Take your education into industry and earn while you learn through UW-Stout’s award-winning Cooperative Education & Internship Program (CEIP) and other placements. Unlike traditional internships, our professional paid and unpaid credit-earning experiences connect you with leaders in your field, including Big Pharma, accredited laboratories, hospitals, and scientific institutes, to ensure you’re set up for success long before you graduate. More than a third of Stout students accept positions after graduation with their internship employer.

“UW-Stout led me to pursue a career in research. Undergraduates have the opportunity to participate in research that would normally be given to grad students or postdocs at larger schools. After graduating, I worked in a lab at UMN studying the mechanisms of late stage prostate cancer before I started my Ph.D. in immunology.”

~ Jake Hildebrand ('17)
Ph.D. Candidate
University of Minnesota Medical School

Graduate Ready to Solve Tomorrow’s Challenges

Each year, Stout biochemistry and molecular biology graduates who don't continue their education in competitive graduate and professional programs enter the workforce among the most sought-after hires by major medical, pharmaceutical, and research employers. Why? Everything you learn at Stout enhances the skills you'll use on day one of your career. Where others list their education, you’ll be able to identify your experience.

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