Bucknell's biology and chemistry faculty members provide close, personal attention to students in the classroom and in the lab. The professors are active researchers who often invite students to become involved in their work.

Cell biology and biochemistry is an interdisciplinary program coordinated by faculty from the chemistry and biology departments.

The majority of courses in the program involve extensive laboratory experience.

Many cell biology and biochemistry students work in the cell culture laboratory, where they clone genes and purify and characterize nucleic acids and proteins.

The major requires five biology courses and six chemistry courses, as well as an interdepartmental biochemical methods course and a number of electives.

Because of the potential impact of this discipline on society, students must also take a course in which the social or ethical implications of biotechnology are considered.