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Since 1986,Biochemistry at the University of Colorado Boulder hasoffereda world-class interdisciplinary research, education, and training environment in a beautiful mountain setting. Currently, the Biochemistry Departmenthas over 140 researchers, including 21 tenure-trackfaculty, 1 research faculty, 2 teaching professors, ~75 Ph.D. students, ~42 postdocs and scientists,~29technical staff, and 7 administrative staff. There are ~400 undergraduate Biochemistrymajors, many whoperform undergraduate research.

The Biochemistry Department is renowned for its research. The faculty include aNobel Laureate, 5members of the National Academy of Sciences, 3 Howard Hughes Investigators, and many other esteemed scientists who have established themselves as research leaders.In 2022, the BiochemistryDepartment had external awards of $39,797,430 and during from2010-2016 the department published over 800 articlesin scholarly journals. Overwhelmingly, these papers include graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and undergraduates as coauthors.

The Jennie Smoley Caruthers Biotechnology Building at the University of Colorado Boulder. (Photo by Casey A. Cass/University of Colorado)

Undergraduate Program

Students at Boulder can major in Biochemistry andearn a B.A. degree. An honors program is also available to these students.

Prospective Undergraduates

Current Undergraduates

Graduate Program

Graduate students admitted to the Boulder Biochemistry Graduate Program can earn a Ph.D. degree.

Program Overview

Prospective Graduate Students

Faculty + Research

The Biochemistry Department is home to world-class researchers and investigators actively engaged in basic and translational research.

Meet the Faculty

Meet the Staff