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The Biochemistry degree at Ohio State offers numerous opportunities for students to do research with world-class faculty. There are 28 tenured and tenure-track faculty who pursue biochemistry research and teach undergraduate and graduate courses. Undergraduate students have the opportunity to enroll in two early research experience courses (Biochemistry 2900H and 2998H), where they are exposed to the exciting topics and new developments in the area of biochemistry.
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry has been recognized as a national leader in efforts to attract and retain women and under-represented minorities. The latest national rankings show Ohio State tied (with Purdue) as #1 in the number of women faculty and is ranked #4 in the percentage of minority faculty.
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On completion of the biochemistry major, students will be prepared to: understand the relationship between biochemistry and broader areas of science; apply chemical, mathematical and physical concepts to describe biological processes; apply biochemical concepts to explain basic cellular processes; use scientifically valid reasoning to investigate and articulate how biochemical knowledge is acquired.
A large proportion of the students who complete the biochemistry major go to professional school to pursue advanced degrees but some students move into other science careers such as teaching, environmental science or forensics. The biochemistry major affords the study of the basic principles of life sciences and the theoretical underpinnings of sophisticated medical procedures.