The study of chemical processes within living systems is an interdisciplinary enterprise that spans the fields of chemistry, molecular and cellular biology, biophysics, and engineering. Chemical biology and biochemistry use chemical insights, techniques, and tools to study or manipulate biological systems. They are the cornerstones of medical technology and therapeutics. To provide students with training in modern principles at the interface of chemistry and biology, Vanderbilt's interdisciplinary major in biochemistry and chemical biology (BCB) incorporates expertise from multiple departments in the university. The Biochemistry and Chemical Biology major tracks share fundamental core elements, but have a distinct set of foundational courses, track-specific electives, and laboratory requirements. All students are required to complete a set of basic science and mathematics courses. The major consists of 32 credit hours beyond these basic science and mathematics courses. All students complete 12 credit hours of core courses, 14 credit hours of either Biochemistry or Chemical Biology track, and 6 credit hours of general electives.