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The Department of Biochemistry in the WVU School of Medicine participates with both the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Consumer Sciences in teaching courses for an undergraduate major in Biochemistry.
The curriculum in biochemistry prepares students for careers requiring a strong background in basic principles of the physical and life sciences. Students completing a biochemistry major are prepared for professional employment in the expanding fields of agricultural and environmental sciences, chemical industry, health-related industries, and biotechnology-based industries. An undergraduate major in biochemistry also provides a strong preparation for graduate study in the sciences and for entry into a professional program such as dentistry, medicine, optometry, and pharmacy.
The
Department of Biochemistry teaches three undergraduate
Biochemistry courses. BIOC 339 and BIOC 493 are each
introductory courses which provide a comprehensive
treatment of biochemistry that is biased towards the
study of higher animals and in particular humans.
Directed study in Biochemical Research (BIOC 492) is a
biochemistry research experience. As part of this
course, the student participates in the ongoing research
in the laboratory of a member of the Department of
Biochemistry. This is not just a series of planned
experiments but rather, a chance to answer a novel
question using experimental approaches and state of the
art techniques. Take some time to browse the faculty
section of our website to learn more about the ongoing
research in our Department.
The undergraduate major in Biochemistry is not administered though the School of Medicine. For more information about this major please contact:
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