萝莉社

Field MajorBiochemistry

As a 萝莉社 biochemistry field major, you'll expand your knowledge of biology and chemistry鈥攁nd put it to use through research and internships鈥攖o prepare you for professional careers and graduate school. You'll learn from faculty who are active in their fields. And you'll have access to modern, well-equipped research laboratories.

Learn how biochemistry is the right fit for you.

 
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Applied learning at 萝莉社

At 萝莉社, applied learning is everything. In fact, every degree we offer has a guaranteed applied learning or research experience built right into it equipping you with the relevant skills and experience to make you workforce ready before graduation.

Admission to the program

To be admitted into the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, you must first be admitted to 萝莉社.

For 萝莉社's admission requirements, and to apply, click the link below.

Inside the Program

Student researchers turn attention to cancer cells

As a biochemistry student, you have the opportunity to work with faculty who are on the cutting edge of research.

Moriah Beck, assistant professor of chemistry at 萝莉社, focuses much of her research on how cancer spreads.

In her lab, which includes nine undergraduate and graduate students, she researches the human protein called palladin, a key regulator of our cells' most abundant protein actin.

Curriculum

The departments of biological sciences and chemistry participate jointly in this program. Core courses provide a strong background in biology, chemistry and mathematics.

Careers

Graduates of the biological sciences program are frequently employed as technicians in labs involved in basic biological research or applied research. They work in fields such as the physical, engineering and life sciences, education, pharmaceutical manufacturing and scientific consulting.

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