The biochemistry curriculum, flexible enough to design a program to meet your particular career plans, is a rigorous program that prepares you to compete successfully in your future professional career. A faculty adviser will help you plan your program from the following course work areas and others that fulfill your desired career objectives. Biochemistry (10 hours): General biochemistry; biochemistry laboratory. Biochemistry Research (3-6 hours): Honors research; special studies. Chemistry (23-25 hours): General chemistry; organic chemistry; physical chemistry; laboratory analysis . Physics (8 hours): General physics. Mathematics (13-15 hours): Calculus; statistics and/or computer science. Life Sciences (22-24 hours): General biology; genetics; microbiology; life sciences electives (11-12 hours) A total of 120-128 hours is required to graduate with a degree in biochemistry.

In addition to faculty advisers who are available to provide information about career and employment opportunities, graduates and alumni receive assistance from the Agriculture and Life Sciences Career Development and Placement Office. Undergraduates are informed about summer internships and co-op opportunities in their career fields and are assisted with applying for such positions. Services are also provided to help students with resume writing and interviewing skills. On-campus interviews are arranged for prospective graduates and employment opportunities are widely publicized to students. Alumni are also able to take advantage of these services and are informed about employment prospects through a monthly placement bulletin.