BA in Chemistry - Chemical Biology in Boston United States | Boston University

The Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry with a Chemical Biology Specialization caters to students seeking a Chemistry BA while focusing on biological processes at the atomic and molecular scale, along with employing chemical methods to study and modify biological systems. This program emphasizes research skill development through a curriculum covering key chemistry disciplines as its intellectual base.

Unlike the standard Chemistry major, this specialization offers identical foundational training in general, organic, and inorganic chemistry before shifting focus to biophysical chemistry and advanced coursework. Alternative majors in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology or Chemistry provide different approaches to molecular biosciences, as outlined in this Bulletin.

Graduates with this specialization are ideally positioned for graduate studies in chemical, biochemical, or biophysical research, as well as careers in education, pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or regulatory sectors. The program also serves as strong preparation for medical school and health-related professional programs.

Learning Outcomes
Students will:

Achieve comprehensive understanding of chemical biology and core concepts across all chemistry subfields (inorganic, organic, biological, analytical, and physical chemistry) plus cell and molecular biology.
Effectively combine and apply knowledge with quantitative analysis to assess scientific hypotheses, especially those bridging chemistry and biology.
Identify significant unresolved questions at the chemistry-biology intersection, formulate original hypotheses, and test them through carefully designed experiments.