STEM-classified degree: graduates are eligible for 3 years of Optional Practical Training (OPT) in the USA. Certified by the American Chemical Society (ACS). Academic college: College of Natural, Behavioral, and Health Sciences. This Bachelor of Science program in Biochemistry provides a strong foundation in the chemical and biological principles of life, preparing graduates for careers in research, healthcare, biotechnology, and related fields. The STEM classification offers extended OPT opportunities for international students, and ACS certification signifies a high standard of chemistry education within the program. Simmons University is women-centered at the undergraduate level.

Career options in pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries, research institutions, clinical laboratories, forensic science, food science, environmental science, and potentially further study (e.g., MS, PhD). The STEM designation can enhance opportunities for employment in the US after graduation.

Simmons University is based in Boston, a city regularly voted as the #1 student city in the USA. Simmons is women-centered at the undergraduate level. All students benefit from practical, career-related experience through an internship, clinical placement, research project, or independent study, enhancing their employability. The program is within the College of Natural, Behavioral, and Health Sciences.