Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry

As a biochemistry major you’ll enjoy 研究生-style training for careers in medicine, 健康科学研究, 或者生物医学技术.

If you seek superior h和s-on research experience, 十大菠菜台子’s Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry fits the bill. 我们的 本科 提供生物化学学位 研究生-caliber research opportunities, putting you ahead of the curve in your career preparation. Biochemistry majors get rigorous academic instruction 和 focused lab training from nationally recognized researchers, 包括来自 奥克兰的医疗 和 护理 学校. Whether you’re interested in medical or 牙科 school, a 研究生 biochemistry degree, 或者从事研究工作 健康科学 industry, our biochemistry major provides an advanced education that gives you a competitive edge.

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If you seek superior h和s-on research experience, 十大菠菜台子’s Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry fits the bill. 我们的 本科 提供生物化学学位 研究生-caliber research opportunities, putting you ahead of the curve in your career preparation. Biochemistry majors get rigorous academic instruction 和 focused lab training from nationally recognized researchers, 包括来自 奥克兰的医疗 和 护理 学校. Whether you’re interested in medical or 牙科 school, a 研究生 biochemistry degree, 或者从事研究工作 健康科学 industry, our biochemistry major provides an advanced education that gives you a competitive edge.

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Biochemistry Major: The 十大菠菜台子 Advantage

With medical 和 护理 学校 on campus 和 an active Center for Biomedical 研究, our 提供生物化学学位 the breadth 和 depth you need to develop first-rate skills. We also have a tight-knit program that ensures every biochemistry major gets extensive one-on-one attention from research-active faculty 和 from an academic adviser. You’ll work in an apprentice-style setting that cultivates proficiency in research design, 科学写作, 和 biomedical inquiry rather than just lab techniques.

Oakl和’s biochemistry degree also excels for its:

  • 广泛的研究培训. Students in our biochemistry program typically spend 10 to 20 hours per week in the lab during the semester, with opportunities to gain additional experience 和 spend even more time in the lab through our Summer 本科 研究 Program. You can start participating in research as early as your freshman year, developing skills that biochemistry majors usually don’t acquire until 研究生 school.
  • 高质量的设施. As a tier 2 research university, Oakl和 maintains professional labs with advanced instrumentation such as electron microscopes 和 mass spectrometers. 我们的 biochemistry program enables you to work with research technology involved in cell physiology, 基因调控, 环境科学, 分子生物学, 以及其他分支学科.
  • 杰出的教师. At Oakl和 you’ll take every biochemistry course 和 laboratory from Ph.D. faculty, rather than 研究生 students. You’ll train with active researchers who go far beyond classroom instruction, acting as career mentors 和 professional guides. 
  • 不同的研究领域. You can pursue a wide range of research interests in our biochemistry degree. Current investigations focus on niches such as heart disease, 神经退行性疾病, DNA修复机制, 癌症预防, cell microstructures 和 medicinal-related chemistry. 我们的 Center for Biomedical 研究 fosters collaboration between academic departments 和 with off-campus partners in the healthcare, pharmaceutical 和 medical technology industries.
  • 强烈的结果. 研究生s of Oakl和’s biochemistry degree have an outst和ing record of post研究生 success. 我们的 biochemistry majors achieve strong MCAT scores 和 excellent admission rates to medical, 牙科, 生物化学Ph值.D. 项目.

What Can You Do With a Biochemistry Degree?

Biochemistry majors at 十大菠菜台子 get exceptional training for careers in biomedical research, 医疗实践, 健康科学. You’ll receive excellent preparation for preadmission exams such as the MCAT 和 GRE, with outst和ing opportunities to move on to:

  • 研究生 degree 项目 in biochemistry or related fields
  • 医学院
  • 牙科学校
  • 军事研究项目
  • 药品
  • 医疗技术
  • 教育

Biochemistry Major: What You’ll Learn

Oakl和’s biochemistry degree is offered jointly by the biology 和 chemistry departments. Biochemistry majors consult with academic advisers to design a plan of study that includes 16 credits in biology, 化学32学分, 生物化学12个学分, plus required coursework in calculus 和 physics. 

The degree includes extensive lab work 和 many opportunities for 本科 research in biochemistry. You can also choose electives that focus on areas of particular interest. 选项包括:

  • 分子生物学
  • 医学微生物学
  • 先进的基因
  • 免疫学
  • Functional Genomics 和 Bioinformatics
  • 遗传学

生物化学学位资源

Programs Related to the Biochemistry Major

Not sure if the biochemistry degree is right for you ? Check out these other 本科 项目 at Oakl和, 和 contact our admissions team to discuss your options.