Biochemistry
Are you interested in ...
- The materials of life itself
- Exploring submicroscopic nature
- Investigating chemical secrets of biology
- Developing laboratory skills
- A young and rapidly-changing subdiscipline
Choose Biochemistry at ESU
- Small class sizes
- Safe, modern, well-equipped facilities
- Practical field experiences
- Qualified, experienced faculty
- Varied lab courses on the chemistry/biology interface
Is Biochemistry a career path for me?
Career Potential
- Biochemist
- Graduate study in varied life sciences
- Quality Assurance Manager
- University Research Assistant
- Food Inspector
- Medicine
- Medical Research
Career Settings
- Chemical and pharmaceutical manufacturers
- Research hospitals
- Food and beverage industries
- Government laboratories
- Public Health Service
- Food and Drug Administration
The biochemistry program is accredited by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB). It is one of only eight certified programs in the Commonwealth and two in the State System. Students graduating with a B.S. in Biochemistry are well qualified to succeed on the national certification exam.
More detailed career information is available from the department.