Biochemistry Major

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A major in biochemistry provides you with a strong foundation for post-graduate study and prepares you for careers in the health sciences, including medicine, dentistry, allied health and pharmacy. You also might consider a career in business, forensics or the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.

Career potential

• Healthcare professional (pharmacy, medicine, dentistry)
• Industrial scientist
• Research scientist
• Consultant
• Forensic scientist
• Patent attorney
• State and federal agency scientist and policy maker

What will I learn?

• Your required courses will give you a solid foundation in biology and chemistry.
• You will study the chemistry of living things — the molecular compounds and substances that make biological organisms tick.
• As a biochemistry major you will study the minute, discrete characteristics of every organism and biological process.

Special features

• Small classes, personal attention
• Student use of the most modern instruments and methods
• Extensive laboratory experience
• Opportunities to collaborate with faculty in original research
• Excellent record of graduate and medical school placements and fellowships

Get involved

Learn more about undergraduate research opportunity in the Chemistry Department.

Student Clubs

• Chemistry Club

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