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.
Major | Degree | School | Format | Course Credits |
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Biochemistry | Undergraduate, B.A. | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | On Campus | 9.25 Courses |
Biochemistry
Undergraduate, B.A.
On Campus
9.25 Courses
Minor | School | Format | Course Credits |
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Biochemistry | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | On Campus | 5.25 Courses |
Biochemistry
On Campus
5.25 Courses
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.