Major
Biochemistry
Biochemistry is the application of chemistry to the study of biological processes at the cellular and molecular level.
About the Biochemistry Major
As a Southern Virginia biochemistry major, one-on-one interactions and small classroom sizes allow your professors and academic advisors to go beyond the classroom and guide your academic experience to better prepare you for further studies and research. This includes the opportunity to join the student-led Pre-health Professionals Association (PHPA) on campus and participate in RAM Clinic trips.
Even more, this tailored education enables professors to provide personalized advising and letters of recommendation for medical school, graduate school, or wherever else biochemistry takes you.
As a Southern Virginia biochemistry major you will receive:
- Invaluable hands-on experiences
- Work opportunities with various healthcare professions
- Networking with medical or dental school representatives
- Personalized preparation for the American Chemical Society (ACS) biochemistry exam
Learning Outcomes
What you’ll learn in the Biochemistry major:
- Understand and apply major principles of biochemistry.
- Understand, evaluate, and communicate scientific experiments.
- Demonstrate laboratory skills.
Career Opportunities
There is a wide array of potential careers with an biochemistry degree depending on your personal and professional goals.
- Biochemical engineer
- Chemical engineer
- Food researcher and developer
- Laboratory scientist
- Microbiologist
- Pharmaceutical researcher
- Pharmacologist
- Physician
- Veterinarian
Get Started in the Biochemistry Major
Follow these simple steps below to get a head start in the Biochemistry Major today.
Enroll
Begin by taking General Biology (BIO 201/202) and General Chemistry (CHE 201/202) in your first or second year
Contact Your Advisor
Get in touch with New tab, Opens Bio of: Professor Roger Johnson to discuss your interests and goals
Declare
Turn in a completed PDFDeclare Major Form to the Registrar’s Office
Questions? Contact the Registrar at emailregistrar@svu.edu.
Biochemistry Faculty
Roger Johnson
Associate Professor of Biochemistry; Biochemistry Program Coordinator
Barbara Van Kuiken
Professor of Chemistry; Chemistry Program Coordinator
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