Program Overview
It prepares students for careers in research, medicine, and pharmaceutical fields, while also offering an optional concentration for pre-health professions. Students can pursue graduate studies in biochemistry or medicine, or enter the biotechnology industry directly.
Program Outline
With hands-on experiences in state-of-the-art labs and guidance from our experienced faculty, you will develop the strong foundation in biochemistry needed for careers in research, medicine and pharmaceutical fields. The Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry provides strong preparation for students interested in pursuing graduate studies in biochemistry or medicine or planning a career as a practicing biochemist in industrial research and development, government research laboratories or academia. With the selection of appropriate elective courses, students in the Biochemistry major meet the minimum requirements for certification by the American Chemical Society. The Biochemistry major includes the following optional concentration: The Pre-Medicine/Pre-Osteopathy/Pre-Dentistry/Pre-Podiatric Medicine concentration is the recommended track for students preparing for careers in medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, physician assisting or podiatry. Students interested in careers in pharmacy have the opportunity to earn this B.S. degree while completing their studies towards a Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED). After three years at Kent State, students may apply to and attend NEOMED, and then transfer 20 credit hours of courses from NEOMED to complete their Kent State Biochemistry requirements. In addition, Biochemistry students may apply early to the M.S. degree in Chemistry and double count 9 credit hours of graduate courses toward both degree programs. See the Combined Bachelor's/Master's Degree Program policy in the University Catalog for more information.
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The program is delivered in person on the Kent Campus.
