Typical graduate programs related to biochemistry include agricultural biochemistry and biophysics, providing the linkage between the inanimate world of chemistry and the living world of biology.With a Major in Biochemistry at University of Illinois you will have come to understand the chemical principles of biological systems including molecular biology. You will also have developed laboratory expertise in modern biochemical techniques, including the ability to analyze data and prepare scientific reports. You will have a solid grounding in mathematics and physics to solve problems of broad range in biological, biomedical and environmental sciences in order to prepare you for leadership in diverse scientific and technological arenas.