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The Departments of Biology and Chemistry offer an interdisciplinary major program of study leading to a Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry. The major program is structured into two tracks, biological emphasis and chemical emphasis, to allow you to pursue a more advanced study of biochemistry to fulfill your particular interests and professional goals. Both tracks require introductory biology and chemistry courses which emphasize fundamental concepts and give you a clear insight into the underlying biological and chemical principles.
The Biodiversity, Biological Processes and General Chemistry courses fulfill the general degree requirements for a course in laboratory science as well as serving as foundation courses for biochemistry students.
Build a solid foundation in modern lab technologies via experimentation
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Yes! Nearly all of our students get first-hand research experience. There are two ways for you to be involved in research. One, there will be opportunities in some of the courses, such as Biochemistry and Physiology, to do independent projects in the lab. Or, if you have a hypothesis of your own or want to work with a faculty on their research, you can get independent study course credit for it!
Yes! If you enroll in Human Anatomy, Gross Anatomy, or pursue an independent prosection, you have multiple opportunities to spend hours working with the human donors. For example, many of our pre-dental students have worked on prosections of the face and pre-podiatry students have made prosections of the foot.
Yes! Career Services provides help with resume writing, internships, shadowing experiences, and the fundamentals of the interview process. The Biology Faculty’s coursework is aligned with topics covered on the major Admissions Tests (MCAT, DAT, PCAT) and can assist you with mock interviews and prepping all aspects of your applications. We’re here to help!
Our biochemistry students have varied interests and are active across campus. Many are involved in the Pre-Healthcare Professionals Club (PHCPA), Peer Health Educators, Tri-Beta the National Biology Honor Society, or the gardening club (which got a new greenhouse in 2019!). Many biochemistry students are also active in athletics, choir, and Greek Life.
