Overview

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Middlebury College is a group of faculty, staff, and undergraduates who together are dedicated to the intellectual and professional growth of the student.

The Department awards B.A. degrees in Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry (interdisciplinary program), Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (interdisciplinary program). Department members hold expertise in all major areas of chemistry including organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, environmental, and biological chemistry.

The eight full time faculty members provide a traditional chemistry and biochemistry program with opportunities for the student to pursue their own particular interests in chemistry or biochemistry in their last two years. Many majors use this opportunity to carry out an honors thesis project working one-on-one on a research endeavor with a faculty mentor.

The Bachelor in Chemistry and Biochemistry at Middlebury College graduates of the program are prepared for entry into graduate or medical programs or for employment by the chemical or biotechnology private sector.

Learning Goals for the Major

Upon graduation, a student acquiring a degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry should:

Be an independent learner and critical thinker.

Gain an understanding of the important questions of the field.

Appreciate the molecular perspective in explaining and understanding natural phenomena.

Be capable of using empirical evidence to arrive at scientifically defensible conclusions.

Understand fundamental chemistry and biochemistry concepts.

Master fundamental laboratory techniques in a safe and proficient manner.

Be able to pose and test scientific hypotheses.

Have effective oral and written communication skills.

Be able to collaborate with others.

Recognize how new knowledge is added to the field.

Be adequately prepared for experiences, including post-graduate study, related to the fields of chemistry or biochemistry.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

World of Chemistry
General Chemistry
Advanced General Chemistry
Organic: Struct & Reactivity
Organic: Synthesis & Spect
Bioinorganic Chemistry
Medicinal Chemistry
Chemical Biology
Biochemistry of Macromolecules
Inorganic and Physical Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

109

Schedule TOEFL®

IELTS

7.5

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Middlebury, United States

Disciplines

Chemical Engineering Chemistry Biochemistry View 934 other Bachelors in Biochemistry in United States

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

109

Schedule TOEFL®

IELTS

7.5

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

Middlebury admissions requires an application essay. You’ll find possible essay prompts on the Common Application website. The Middlebury application does not require a supplemental essay.
Allow ample time for teachers to complete their recommendations online by the deadline.
Your counselor will complete the form online and return it to Middlebury with your 9th–11th grade transcripts.
If our nonrefundable $75 application fee presents a barrier for you, we encourage you to apply using a fee waiver.
Middlebury accepts a number of English proficiency tests for students whose first language is not English or whose secondary education has been at a school where English is not the primary language of instruction.
If you choose to submit standardized test scores, please request that testing services or your guidance department submit scores directly to Middlebury College.
You will be able to upload additional materials directly to your student portal.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

70120 USD / year

≈ 70120 USD / year
Out-of-State

70120 USD / year

≈ 70120 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

70120 USD / year

≈ 70120 USD / year

Living costs

Middlebury

United States

1133 - 1686 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Chemistry and Biochemistry.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About

Overview

Learning Goals for the Major

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Middlebury

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

Our partners