Biochemistry
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.
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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.