If you seek superior hands-on research experience, Oakland University’s Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry fits the bill. Our undergraduate biochemistry degree offers graduate-caliber research opportunities, putting you ahead of the curve in your career preparation. Biochemistry majors get rigorous academic instruction and focused lab training from nationally recognized researchers, including faculty from Oakland’s medical and nursing schools. Whether you’re interested in medical or dental school, a graduate biochemistry degree, or a research career in the health sciences industry, our biochemistry major provides an advanced education that gives you a competitive edge.
If you seek superior hands-on research experience, Oakland University’s Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry fits the bill. Our undergraduate biochemistry degree offers graduate-caliber research opportunities, putting you ahead of the curve in your career preparation. Biochemistry majors get rigorous academic instruction and focused lab training from nationally recognized researchers, including faculty from Oakland’s medical and nursing schools. Whether you’re interested in medical or dental school, a graduate biochemistry degree, or a research career in the health sciences industry, our biochemistry major provides an advanced education that gives you a competitive edge.
With medical and nursing schools on campus and an active Center for Biomedical Research, our biochemistry degree offers the breadth and depth you need to develop first-rate skills. We also have a tight-knit program that ensures every biochemistry major gets extensive one-on-one attention from research-active faculty and from an academic adviser. You’ll work in an apprentice-style setting that cultivates proficiency in research design, scientific writing, and biomedical inquiry rather than just lab techniques.
Biochemistry majors at Oakland University get exceptional training for careers in biomedical research, medical practice, and health sciences. You’ll receive excellent preparation for preadmission exams such as the MCAT and GRE, with outstanding opportunities to move on to:
Oakland’s biochemistry degree is offered jointly by the biology and chemistry departments. Biochemistry majors consult with academic advisers to design a plan of study that includes 16 credits in biology, 32 credits in chemistry, and 12 credits in biochemistry, plus required coursework in calculus and physics.
The degree includes extensive lab work and many opportunities for undergraduate research in biochemistry. You can also choose electives that focus on areas of particular interest. Options include:
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