BS Biochemistry

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

West Virginia University

Program Overview

The biochemistry curriculum prepares students for careers requiring a strong background in basic principles of the physical and life sciences.Students completing a biochemistry major are prepared for professional employment in the expanding fields of agricultural and environmental sciences, chemical industry, health-related industries and biotechnology-based industries. The curriculum provides students with the interdisciplinary background in biochemistry, biology, chemistry, mathematics, physics and molecular biology necessary as preparation for professional schools of human and veterinary medicine, dentistry, optometry, and pharmacy. It also provides strong preparation for graduate study in fields such as animal and plant agriculture, biochemistry, biology, molecular biology, genetics, biotechnology, chemistry, food science, nutrition and physiology.

Program Key Stats

$24774 (Annual cost)



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Eligibility Criteria

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Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Analytical chemist
  • Biomedical scientist
  • Healthcare scientist
  • Clinical biochemistry
  • Clinical research associate
  • Forensic scientist
  • Physician associate
  • Research scientist (life sciences)
  • Scientific laboratory technician

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