# Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

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How does life work at the molecular level? This question is at the core of the concentration program Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

Degree Type

Sc.B.

department

[Department of Chemistry and the Dept. of Molecular Biology, Cell Biology & Biochemistry](https://chemistry.brown.edu/undergraduate)

department

[Biology Undergraduate Education](https://bue.brown.edu/)

[More Information](https://bue.brown.edu/concentrations/biochemistry-molecular-biology-scb)

[All Programs](https://www.brown.edu/undergraduate-programs)

CIP Code

26.0202ℹ

The Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) was developed by the U.S. Department of Education to categorize educational programs in the U.S. for a variety of reporting purposes. Each program at Brown is assigned a CIP code that best matches its academic curriculum.

[Current STEM Eligible CIP Codes](https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/stem-opt-hub/additional-resources/eligible-cip-codes-for-the-stem-opt-extension)

- [Chemistry](https://chemistry.brown.edu)
- [Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, and Biochemistry](https://mcb.brown.edu/)

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# Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

How does life work at the molecular level? This question is at the core of the concentration program Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

In earlier years of this discipline, the focus was on structure and function of proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, carbohydrates and small molecules such as vitamins. Today the logical approach and tools of biochemical science are being expanded to new areas in neuroscience, developmental biology, immunology, pharmacology and synthetic biology (the design of analogs of biological systems). Training in biochemistry begins with a foundation in mathematics, physics, chemistry and biology. Some courses offered in other departments, including engineering, geology and computer science, are also useful. A key component of this program is the year of hands-on research carried out in collaboration with a faculty member here at Brown. Faculty sponsors are drawn from both the Chemistry Department and the Division of Biology and Medicine, and include basic science and clinical faculty.

Please email [biochemistry@brown.edu](mailto:biochemistry@brown.edu) for any concentration related questions and/or to be assigned a Biochemistry concentration advisor.

- [List of requirements](https://bulletin.brown.edu/the-college/concentrations/bchm)
- [Honors website](https://www.brown.edu/academics/chemistry/academics/undergraduate/honors-awards)

## Student Goals

Students in this concentration will:

- Develop a foundation in physics, chemistry and biology
- Know how to handle and interpret scientific data
- Demonstrate competence in quantitative methods
- Conduct one year of research in collaboration with a basic science or clinical faculty member

## Department Undergraduate Group (DUG)

Student Leaders: Viva Voong, Matthew Liu, Mehdi Baliamoune, Selamawit Asfaw, Jamiley Avila, Timothy Ro, Moe Shishido, Natalie Morrell

## Graduating Class

| Class Year | Total Students | Honors Graduates |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2021 | 29 | 21 |
| 2022 | 28 | 19 |
| 2023 | 31 | 15 |
| 2024 | 36 | 24 |
| 2025 | 36 | 20 |

This program provides excellent preparation for future careers in research (academic, government, or private industry) health careers, education, technical law, or business.

What are Biochemistry and Molecular Biology concentrators doing…

The Director of Undergraduate Studies is typically the first point of contact for prospective concentrators. Once students have declared, they may be assigned a specific concentration advisor from within the department or program.

- [William Holmes](mailto:WILLIAM_HOLMES@brown.edu)
- [Jesse Morin](mailto:Jesse_Morin@brown.edu)

- [Juan Alfonzo](mailto:juan_alfonzo@brown.edu)
- [Ou Chen](mailto:Ou_Chen@brown.edu)
- [Sarah Delaney](mailto:Sarah_Delaney@brown.edu)
- [Edward Hawrot](mailto:Edward_Hawrot@brown.edu)
- [William Holmes](mailto:WILLIAM_HOLMES@brown.edu)
- [Gerwald Jogl](mailto:Gerwald_Jogl@brown.edu)
- [Megan Kizer](mailto:megan_kizer@brown.edu)
- [George Lisi](mailto:George_Lisi@brown.edu)
- [Benjamin McDonald](mailto:Benjamin_McDonald1@brown.edu)
- [Jesse Morin](mailto:Jesse_Morin@brown.edu)
- [Kimberly Mowry](mailto:Kimberly_Mowry@brown.edu)
- [Brenda Rubenstein](mailto:Brenda_Rubenstein@brown.edu)
- [Arthur Salomon](mailto:Arthur_Salomon@brown.edu)
- [Paul Williard](mailto:Paul_Williard@brown.edu)
- [Ming Xian](mailto:Ming_Xian@brown.edu)