Biochemistry Major
Dual majoring in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology with a minor in Chemistry
I will be attending Ohio University Osteopathic Medical School this fall to become a physician. I have also received a full medical scholarship from the United States Air Force, and will have the honor to be a physician in the Air Force once I complete medical school and residency. Shelley recently participated in the Chemistry Showcase. Read her full profile and abstract.
Biochemistry is a major that combines the knowledge of biology and chemistry to explain life processes in terms of chemical reactions within living cells. This major has a chemistry-based curriculum, coupled with a significant biology component. It also links biological sciences like molecular biology and genetics to physical sciences like chemistry and physics.
Courses and Schedules
All Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry program requirements and courses are listed in the Otterbein College Undergraduate Catalog.
To see which courses are offered in upcoming quarters, view the Course Schedule site.
Research Opportunities
Biochemistry majors are encouraged to participate in undergraduate research projects. As befitting its interdisciplinary nature, the course of study leading to a degree in biochemistry requires a broad range of introductory science and mathematics courses. These include courses in biology, physics and calculus.
Discover Your Future
A biochemistry degree is excellent preparation for advanced graduate and professional training in many fields. Skills in analytical and critical thinking developed by the major are broadly applicable to careers in medicine, pharmacology, environmental fields, technical management, teaching, business and law.
As a biochemist, you may be at the helm of future cures for diabetes, cancer, and AIDS; new methodologies to help identify criminals; cleaning up air pollution; and engineering hearty crops for all world climates in order to end hunger. No field will be more equipped to change the future of our world.
