Bucknell is a unique national university where liberal arts and professional programs complement each other. Bucknell educates men and women for a lifetime of critical thinking and strong leadership characterized by continued intellectual exploration, creativity, and imagination. It seeks to educate students to serve the common good and to promote justice in ways sensitive to the moral and ethical dimensions of life.

The Biology/Biochemistry program is a synergy between the Chemistry and Biology departments at the University. The inter disciplinary nature of the program emphasizes critical thinking, problem solving skills, and laboratory experience.