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Biochemistry Molecular Biology

You might choose a career in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology if you like:

Science
Research
Technology
Problem solving

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Background

Biochemistry, the central scientific discipline linking the chemical, physical and biological sciences, exerts a profound influence on the progress of medicine and agriculture. By applying concepts and methods of chemistry and physics to the fundamental problems of biology, biochemists have made great progress in their effort to understand the chemistry of living organisms. Major discoveries concerning the biochemistry of genetic material provide the tools of molecular biology that are essential to contemporary life sciences research. Since a biochemist's tools are the physical sciences, he or she must receive sound education in mathematics, physics and chemistry. The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology provides a curriculum with a broad background in chemistry and biological science and permits flexibility in meeting particular interests of the student.

Careers

Biomedical Research
Biotechnology
Business
Chemical Industry
Clinical Chemistry
Environmental Research
Food Industry
Forensics
Medicine
Nutrition
Pharmaceutical Industry
Research Institutes
Science Education
Veterinary Medicine

Options

General
Pre-Medicine or Pre-Veterinary science

Employers of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Alumni

United States Government
Student at OU Medical School
Sigma Chemicals
LI-COR, Inc.
Baptist Medical Center
Pharmacy Student at Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Veterinary Student at OSU College of Veterinary Medicine
Airgas Inc
Conoco
Halliburton
Hillcrest Hospital
Merck and Company

Frequently Asked Questions

Current Enrollment: Approximately 200 students
Student Organizations: Biochemistry Club

Students can begin their own research laboratory as early as their freshman year. CASNR Awards more than $400,000 each year in scholarships and the department awards scholarships as well.