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Biochemistry

Studying Biochemistry at DePauw

Many of the most exciting breakthroughs in medicine, agriculture, environmental science and biotechnology would not be possible without a solid understanding of how living organisms function at the most fundamental level. This is the vital work of biochemistry, a discipline that puts you on the front lines of groundbreaking research, interdisciplinary collaboration and unprecedented innovation while opening doors to high-demand jobs in medicine, environmental science, food and agriculture and more.

Your studies in biochemistry will pair a robust chemistry scaffold with molecularly focused coursework in biology. Because undergraduate research is a high priority, you will also have the opportunity to work closely with faculty on engaging projects that cover a wide range of topics. And if you want to extend your studies beyond the campus, you can take advantage of an internship at a national laboratory, industrial research facility, or any number of medical settings.

Small classes. Big ideas.

A life-changing experience.

Areas of Study

Major Degree School Format Course Credits
Biochemistry Undergraduate, B.A. College of Liberal Arts and Sciences On Campus 9.25 Courses
Major

Biochemistry

Degree

Undergraduate, B.A.

Format

On Campus

Course Credits

9.25 Courses

Minor School Format Course Credits
Biochemistry College of Liberal Arts and Sciences On Campus 5.25 Courses
Minor

Biochemistry

Format

On Campus

Course Credits

5.25 Courses

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Graduate Outcomes and Careers

Graduate Schools

DePauw Students Have Attended

  • Colorado State University
  • Duke University
  • Johns Hopkins University
  • University of Michigan
  • Purdue University
  • Indiana University
  • University of Notre Dame
  • University of Wisconsin
  • Vanderbilt University
  • Washington University

Internships

Students Have Participated In

  • Elanco
  • Eli Lilly
  • DePauw student-faculty summer research
  • Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
  • UConn Health, biomedical research intern
  • UC Davis Health
  • IN Dept of Health, environmental chemistry intern

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Chemistry and Biochemistry

Leveraging the resources of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the biochemistry major and minor at DePauw are housed in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. This department prepares students to understand the physical and living world and to make scientifically informed contributions to society at large.

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