Program Description
About the discipline
The biochemistry major prepares students for work and further study in perhaps the most exciting area of science — the interface between biology, chemistry and physics. This major provides students with a broad understanding of life at the cellular and molecular level, and prepares them for careers in biotechnology.
Career opportunities
The biochemistry major provides excellent preparation for students planning on careers in medicine or biomedical research. It provides excellent hands-on training for students pursuing careers in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.
Program strengths and emphases
The curriculum meets the recommendations of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and requires a combination of selected courses from biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics. A research experience (honors project, practicum experience or independent study project) is required of all biochemistry majors. Optional courses can be selected to meet the student’s choice of career.