Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry
The Biochemistry
Program at West Virginia University prepares students for careers requiring
a strong background in basic principles of the physical and life sciences.
Students completing the bachelor of arts or the bachelor of science in
biochemistry will be prepared for professional employment in the expanding
fields of agricultural and environmental sciences, the chemical industry,
the health-care industry, and in biotechnology.
Faculty members provide students with an interdisciplinary education - in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics, and molecular biology - necessary for employment in industry or governmental laboratories, entrance into graduate programs in a variety of fields in agriculture, biology, biotechnology, chemistry, nutrition, and physiology, or for acceptance to professional degree programs in dentistry, human or veterinary medicine, optometry, and pharmacy.
Biochemistry majors have the option of pursuing a bachelor of science through the Division of Animal and Veterinary Sciences in the College of Agriculture, Forestry and Consumer Sciences or a bachelor of arts in molecular biology or chemistry through an interdepartmental program in the Eberly College of Arts and Sciences.
The Orientation to Biochemistry course at the beginning of the program provides an overview of the biochemistry field to assist students in choosing a program emphasis and in finding a faculty mentor. The Senior Seminar at the end of the program in each emphasis assists students in making the transition from college to a career in biochemistry or graduate/professional education.
To read how biochemistry
got its start at WVU, see the article,
History of Biochemistry Program.