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Biochemistry is at the core of modern science,
enabling fundamental advances in medicine, agriculture, industry and basic
science. Indeed, biochemists conduct some of the most exciting research in
science today and careers in biochemistry rank among the highest on almost
every published list of "Best Careers." Our B.S. in Biochemistry
degree program (administered jointly by the Biology and Chemistry
Departments) is among the most comprehensive in the northeast. With its core
emphasis on mastery of technical and analytical skills in biochemistry, our
program is designed to prepare students for graduate school, medical school,
or careers in biochemical research. It also provides a broad foundation in
the liberal arts, enhancing our graduates' abilities to meet challenges in a
shifting social climate. Our program offers a unique flexibility in that
students can choose between two tracks: one with a chemical emphasis for
studying molecular structure and function, and a biological emphasis which
enables students to apply a biochemical perspective to physiological problems. Biochemistry
Degree Program The biology and chemistry departments are very
well equipped. Between the two departments we have almost $1,000,000 worth of
equipment. We have a X-ray diffractometer, an
automated chemical synthesizer capable of synthesizing 96 compounds
simultaneously, a DNA/RNA synthesizer, a 300 MHz NMR, a GC-MS, LC-MS, a
differential scanning calorimeter, infrared, fluorescence and uv-vis spectrometers, automated gene sequencers, a phosphorimager, PCR apparatus and a fluorescence
microscope. This equipment enables our faculty and students to conduct state
of the art research in Biochemistry. All students who select a
biochemistry major on their application are considered for the Mary
Marletta Biochemistry scholarship. Selection of the scholarship recipient is
based on high school GPA, student ranking, letters of recommendation, and SAT
scores. The College also offers additional scholarships. Scholarships and Awards |
