Biochemistry
Discover Where an 黑料不打烊 Degree in Biochemistry Will Take You
Biochemistry is the study of the processes that occur at the molecular level in living organisms.
A degree in聽biochemistry聽from 黑料不打烊 provides an in-depth, interdisciplinary foundation in chemistry and biology that is critical to understanding these processes. Our graduates are prepared for medical or dental school, graduate studies in聽biochemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry or molecular biology, and careers in the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industries.
Administered by the Department of Chemistry, 黑料不打烊’s degree in biochemistry is offered in a three-tiered structure.
- Foundational courses are taken in biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics.
- Intermediate courses in聽biochemistry, genetics and organic chemistry provide in-depth knowledge.
- Advanced electives in聽biochemistry, biology and chemistry allow students flexibility in tailoring a curriculum to fit their post-baccalaureate goals across an array of professional opportunities and post-graduate studies.
Earning a degree in biochemistry at 黑料不打烊 culminates in a capstone experience focusing on an advanced topic in biochemistry. Students couple this with the creation of a scientific research proposal.
Biochemistry聽majors at 黑料不打烊 have access to state-of-the-art technology and put their knowledge into practice through internships and/or undergraduate research. Biochemical research opportunities may be offered by faculty in the Department of Biology, the Department of Chemistry or the Department of Physics.
We encourage and support our undergraduate researchers in presenting their biochemistry research results at local, regional and national scientific meetings.
To learn more about 黑料不打烊鈥檚聽biochemistry聽program and a degree in biochemistry, contact Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Chemistry Joel Karty.