Current members of the Advisory Committee for Biochemistry are: Dora Carrico-Moniz (Chemistry), Co-Director Mathew Tantama (Chemistry), Co-Director Melissa Beers (Biological Sciences) Michelle Carmell (Biological Sciences) Dora Carrico-Moniz (Chemistry) Louise Darling (Biological Sciences) Don Elmore (Chemistry) John Goss (Biological Sciences) Mona Hall (Chemistry) Vanja Klepac-Ceraj (Biological Sciences) Adam Matthews (Biological Sciences) Megan Núñez (Chemistry) Elizabeth Oakes…
Seminars, informational events and social gatherings relevant to biochemistry are announced through the Biochemistry Facebook Page and the BIOC CHEM Google Group. These events are always open to all students—not only biochemistry majors! Contact Mala Radhakrishnan if you wish to be added to the Google group.
Many students interested in biochemistry do independent research with faculty. To get involved with research, you should contact a few faculty members you might be interested in working with to discuss projects in their labs. If those faculty members are currently taking research students, they will likely set up a time to talk with you…
While we recommend that first year students take courses in biology and chemistry, some students don’t realize their interest in biochemistry until later. In fact, a few students have completed the major after taking essentially no courses in these areas during their first year. Starting late often doesn’t require as heavy of a courseload as…
Absolutely! Previous majors—including those who have completed thesis research or even a second major—have taken advantage of the exceptional study abroad opportunities offered through the college. If you are considering studying abroad, you should plan ahead as early as possible to make sure you are able to complete the courses you need during your semesters…
Often students feel that there is a daunting number of courses required for the Biochemistry major. However, these requirements don’t have to feel onerous, and can be quite manageable with advanced planning. In particular, students who begin their first-year with courses in biology and chemistry are often able to complete the major without taking more…
Students interested in biochemistry ideally take the equivalent of two courses in chemistry. In the fall, the most common introductory chemistry option is CHEM 105 or 105P, followed by CHEM 205 or CHEM 211 in the spring. Students with a 4 or 5 on the AP exam can enroll instead in a one-semester accelerated version…
Students who are interested in fields between the intersection between biology and chemistry can be very well served by completing a major in Biochemistry, Chemistry or Biological Sciences. Students completing any of these majors regularly enter graduate programs in biochemistry, cellular or molecular biology, complete medical school, work in biotech or other industries, teach, or…