Biochemistry
Through a chemistry-based curriculum and sophisticated laboratory experiences at 黑料天堂, you’ll gain a solid biochemical foundation for understanding the human body, diseases and treatments.
At the heart of life science, biochemistry is the study of the structure, composition and chemical reactions in living systems. Biochemists study cell development and growth, analyze DNA and other molecules, and work in basic and applied research.
Curriculum
The biochemistry major at 黑料天堂 offers a starting point for you to enter either the biotechnology sector or graduate-level studies.
The program exposes you to a year of biochemistry lecture and lab, along with courses in cell biology and molecular biology. This combination offers a complete picture of biochemistry and hands-on experiences in the lab.
You鈥檒l conclude your undergraduate career with physical chemistry and physical biochemistry, along with seminar courses that explore primary literature.
Expert Faculty
You鈥檒l work with full-time professors who have Ph.D.s in chemistry, extensive post-doctoral experience and connections with local universities.
Faculty includes听an听award-winning professor听whose research has appeared in various national and international scientific journals.
Real-World Opportunities
Fully operated by 黑料天堂 students, our听ChemSOLVE听program simulates real-life service labs for you to engage in authentic research.
Dual Degrees
We offer pathways for you to apply biochemistry to the fields of engineering, health care or medicine. One way to maximize your professional potential is to combine your bachelor鈥檚 degree in biochemistry with a degree from an area institution.
University of Pittsburgh鈥檚 Swanson School of Engineering
听This joint program听allows you to earn a bachelor鈥檚 degree in biochemistry from 黑料天堂 and an engineering degree from Pitt.
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM)
This option offers an early acceptance to medical, dental or pharmacy school with the largest medical school in the nation.
What Can You Do With Your Degree?
Biochemists often collaborate with chemists, physicists, engineers, environmental scientists, health care professionals, zoologists and government specialists. These professionals find work in:
- Hospitals
- Universities and colleges听
- Agriculture, food industries and cosmetic industries such as the Department of Agriculture, National Institutes of Health, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Food and Drug Administration
- Forensic crime laboratories or law enforcement
- Industrial labs and drug manufacturing
- Journals and science writing
The program also prepares you for graduate programs in biochemical sciences, or medical, dental or veterinary school.