Biochemistry · Virginia

Biochemistry colleges in Virginia

CampusPin lists 55 U.S. colleges in Virginia that offer Biochemistry programs. Compare tuition, acceptance rate, and enrollment in the table below, every figure links back to the institution's official IPEDS data.

Biochemistry studies the chemistry of living systems, bridging biology and chemistry for students aiming at research, biotech, pharmaceutical, or medical and graduate pathways.

Schools in Virginia that offer Biochemistry

Biochemistry programs in Virginia: by the numbers

A quick comparison of the 50 schools (of 55 total) listed above, drawn from each institution's published IPEDS data.

Schools listed

55

Public / private

18 / 32

Universities / 2-year

46 / 4

Cities represented

36

In-state tuition range

$4,835–$62,600

Median in-state tuition

$18,529

Lowest published in-state tuition

New River Community College

$4,835

Most selective

University of Virginia-Main Campus

17% acceptance

Largest by enrollment

Liberty University

100,304 students

Figures reflect the schools currently listed and each institution's most recent reported data. Verify current tuition and admissions details with the school before applying.

What you'll study in a Biochemistry program

  • General, organic, and physical chemistry
  • Cellular and molecular biology
  • Protein structure, enzymes, and enzyme kinetics
  • Metabolism and metabolic regulation
  • Nucleic acids, genetics, and gene expression
  • Lab techniques (protein purification, spectroscopy, chromatography, molecular cloning)
  • Calculus, physics, and biostatistics
  • Senior research thesis

Where a Biochemistry degree can lead

  • Biochemists and biophysicists
  • Biotech Research Associate
  • Pharmaceutical Researcher
  • Clinical Laboratory Scientist
  • PhD Biochemist (academia or industry)
  • Pre-medicine pathway → MD/DO

Typical pay: Informational only. BLS reports a 2024 median wage of $103,650 for biochemists and biophysicists; independent research roles in this occupation typically require a doctoral degree.

A Biochemistry major sits between biology and chemistry, covering the molecular basis of life: proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids, lipids, carbohydrates, metabolism, and the regulation of cellular processes. Programs require a full general and organic chemistry sequence, biology, physics, calculus, and often physical chemistry and molecular biology, paired with extensive laboratory work in techniques such as protein purification, enzyme kinetics, spectroscopy, and molecular cloning. The degree is most often a bachelor's, and many programs culminate in a senior research thesis.

Biochemistry graduates work in research labs, biotechnology, pharmaceutical R&D, and clinical and diagnostic settings, and the major is a common feeder into PhD programs and medical school. Independent research roles in this field typically require a graduate degree: the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics lists a doctoral degree as the typical entry-level education for biochemists and biophysicists, and reports a 2024 median wage of $103,650 for that occupation, with projected employment growth of 5.8% from 2024 to 2034.

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