BA/BS in Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

The Biochemistry major offers a course framework suited to graduate-level work in human and animal medicine, pharmacy, and the chemical and biological sciences, and to entry-level jobs in pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms. Because professional and graduate schools set their own prerequisites, students are urged to review those early and may add electives to prepare for postgraduate work. The program studies life at the molecular level, including proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and enzymes. Many chemistry students take part in faculty research, internships, or student teaching. Illinois State University in Normal delivers the major on its campus. Prospective students can tour in person or online, speak with advisers from the department, the honors program, and financial aid, and apply through the university. Contact details for the hosting department appear on the program page, and a request-information form is available for those who want to hear from the university.