A bachelor?s degree in the diverse discipline of biochemistry allows entry into such fields as biotechnology, cell biology, and the health professions. The Department of Biochemistry offers a B.S. or B.A. degree, and students choose one of three emphases?biology, chemistry, or medical sciences.

CAREER PATHS?

• Research careers with federal, state, local, industrial, and university laboratories

• Business careers in sales/marketing, technical writing, scientific journalism, regulatory affairs, and administration

• Teaching careers at the elementary, secondary, and postsecondary levels

• Professional careers in medicine and intellectual property/patent law