<p>How is Harvey Mudd's Biochem program (well, joint biology/chemistry) looked upon by graduate schools compared to, say, their physics program? Also, is there a good opportunity for research at Mudd, seeing as it doesn't have a graduate program? Thanks.</p>
<p>I don't have any information for you about the Biochem program specifically. From what I've heard, the strongest departments at Harvey Mudd are (in no particular order) Engineering, Physics, and Math. My impression of the school would lead me to believe that Chem, Bio, CS, and the other programs aren't far behind, if at all.</p>
<p>From what I heard from the students and profs when I visited, undergrads seem to have great opportunities for research at HMC. I know that goes for Physics (my field of interest) so I would think that it is also true for the other programs at Mudd.</p>
<p>The grad schools haven't really had time to develop a position on Mudd's Biochem program yet, cause it's new. I personally am thinking I'll probably go for the Biochem major. All of the majors here are well reputed, but Mudd is particularly known for it's Engineering program. It ranks something like 2nd or 3rd in the nation. The Engineering program is unique in that it covers all aspects of Engineering. They want you to be able to go into ANY field of Engineering after leaving Mudd, and because of that, the program is pretty intense. But you can be sure you'll learn a whole lot. </p>
<p>Research opportunities here are excellent; many students do summer research, and certain majors (i.e. Chem, Bio, maybe others?) require a Senior Research project. The other majors require the Clinic Program in the Senior year, which is basically work experience. You work with a real employer and try to help them come up with some way to create whatever product they want, and students are often hired by their clinic employers after graduation.</p>