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Biochemistry Major & Minor Program Website Biochemistry, the study of the chemical structures and processes of living organisms, is an interdisciplinary field with foundations in both chemistry and biology. Its study ranges from basic topics such as macromolecular structure and function, catalytic strategies of enzymes, DNA replication and repair, transcription and translation, to the molecular understanding of complex processes including development, disease and aging. An undergraduate degree in Biochemistry provides excellent preparation for graduate studies in the life sciences and for further professional studies leading to careers in medicine, health care and biotechnology. Faculty The Biochemistry Program is housed in the Department of Chemistry, which has five full-time faculty, and dovetails its program with the Department of Biology, which has 10 full-time faculty. Special Features Majoring in Biochemistry provides excellent preparation for graduate studies in the life sciences and for careers in medicine, healthcare, and biotechnology. Completion of the Biochemistry degree requirements will increase students` chances of admission to medical school or other health professional schools by helping them develop such qualities as a strong academic foundation for success in the medical school curriculum and advanced laboratory experience for success in potential medical research endeavors. Course Information Students majoring in Biochemistry take one year each of General Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, General Biology, Calculus, and Physics plus one semester each of Analytic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, and Senior Research and two upper division Biology elective courses. Four inter-related and overlapping sub-disciplines of chemistry are required for this major:
Career Opportunities Stetson`s Biochemistry program provides the student with great flexibility. The Biochemistry student has the option to specialize in a related field, i.e., Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Genetics or Cell Biology, by simply choosing the appropriate courses from the list of biology electives. Completion of these electives in combination with Biochemistry requirements provides the student with solid preparation for advanced studies in the life sciences, and for further professional studies leading to careers in medicine, health care, and biotechnology. Some of our alumni teach in high schools, colleges and universities; others work in environmental labs and for manufacturers of healthcare products. Alumni Highlights Successful Chemistry/Biochemistry graduates include:
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Contact:
Harry Price 386-822-8878 hprice@stetson.edu Full Time Faculty: 5 Degrees Offered: Bachelor of Science Our Graduates Attend: Georgetown University; Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Nova Southeastern University; Stetson University College of Law; Texas A&M University; University of Florida Dental School and Veterinary School; medical schools of the universities of Miami, Florida, South Florida and Florida State University; University of Notre Dame; and University of Zaragoza, Spain |
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