Biochemistry

What is biochemistry?

Biochemistry is the branch of science that explores the chemical processes within and related to living organisms. You learn to use recombinant DNA technology and biotechnology, as well as protein and genetic engineering.

Why biochemistry at OSU?

At OSU, students gain a strong foundation in physical and biological sciences that prepares them to succeed in a career in a variety of fields including healthcare, medicine, and veterinary sciences. Students are given the opportunity to experience and establish relationships in the scientific community through hypothesis-driven undergraduate research, as well as campus organizations such as The Biochemistry, Molecular Biology Graduate Student Association, and the Pre-Health Professionals Club.

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Program Details

Department: Department of Chemistry

College: Arts and Sciences

Available At: OSU Stillwater Campus

Degree Type

Bachelor of Science (BS)

Major

Biochemistry

Minors

Chemistry

Career Paths

Biochemistry offers a range of career paths with excellent preparation for sciences or in any industry of the professional healthcare fields, including medicine and veterinary sciences. Our graduates enjoy successful careers in a variety of fields:

Allied Health
Biomedical Research
Biotechnology
Food Industry
Nutrition

Forensics
Medicine
Dentistry
Pharmaceutical Industry
Environmental Research

$100KIn scholarships to undergrad students

Annually awarded by the OSU Department of Chemistry

Highlights

Scholarships

We award approximately $100,000 in scholarships annually to our undergraduate students. Last year, CAS awarded an additional $900,000 to students within the college.

Become an OK-LSAMP Scholar

Oklahoma Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (OK-LSAMP) is a consortium of Oklahoma colleges and universities working together to develop programs aimed at increasing the number of students from under-represented populations who receive degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. The OK-LSAMP scholarship program provides scholars with increased opportunities and connections, including undergraduate research experiences, graduate school preparation, international experiences and internships/externships with companies in the STEM fields.

Study Abroad

Students have the option to travel the world and experience new cultures through study abroad opportunities, all while earning college credit. These can include short-term, faculty-led courses that travel over spring break or a few weeks in the summer, as well as semester or year-long programs coordinated through the OSU Study Abroad office. The college offers scholarships to Arts and Sciences majors, such as the CAS Study Abroad Scholarship or the Bailey Family Memorial Trust award.

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