B.S. in Biochemistry

Duquesne University

Pursuing a biochemistry degree at Duquesne University provides you with essential technical and analytical skills through hands-on lab experience. You'll become part of a department known for its exceptional track record of student acceptances into medical, graduate and other pre-professional programs. Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science degree in biochemistry seek a strong and solid foundation in both chemistry and biology. You will develop technical and analytical science skills you can apply in real-world settings through hands-on lab work. Faculty mentoring, experiential learning opportunities, travel and carefully selected internships prepare you for your future careers. Join a department with an outstanding record of student acceptance into medical, graduate schools and other pre-professional programs. A degree in biochemistry opens a wide range of career opportunities across various fields like biomedicine, biotechnology, pharmaceutics, food science, agriculture, healthcare, education and forensics. Graduates typically work in laboratories and offices to conduct experiments and analyze the results including, but not limited to: Biochemist, Microbiologist, Clinical Laboratory Technologist, Forensic scientist, Toxicologist, Environmental Scientist, Research scientist, Chemical engineer, Educator.

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