Molecular & Radiological Science Building (MRSB)

This building houses many labs and classrooms. Students have the opportunity to help with research on campus. At any given time, most research groups in the department have openings for undergraduate researchers. New students will often be paired with a graduate student or post-doc mentor, but those that continue over multiple semesters often develop their own independent projects.

Biochemistry

⭐ Biochemistry

Biochemistry is the science that explains how “lifeless” molecules work together to make “living” organisms. The methods of chemistry and molecular biology are used to study complex molecules found in biological materials and the ways these molecules interact to form cells, tissues, and whole organisms. The major provides a strong background in the biological, physical, and mathematical sciences while offering deep, hands-on learning through high-powered research and highly personalized training.

American Society for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (ASBMB) Biochemistry Concentration

This concentration is designed to provide a broad education in biochemistry and can be tailored to meet the individual needs of specific students. The ASBMB (American Society for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology) concentration is recommended for students considering teaching and/or research as a career. Students who graduate from this program can state on their resume that they graduated from an “ASBMB program.”

Pre-Pharmacy Concentration

This concentration adds to the major with additional study in physiology, microbiology, immunology, and public speaking.

Health & Medical Sciences Concentration

This concentration augments the major with additional coursework in anatomy and physiology, the biochemistry of disease, and a medical internship.

Data Science Concentration

This concentration is designed to provide a solid background in biochemistry, molecular genetics and cell biology, augmented with computer science, mathematics and statistics. The data science concentration is recommended for students interested in a career in life science data analysis. Students who graduate with this concentration obtain the skills necessary for organizing, analyzing and communicating the meaning of massive data sets.