BS Biochemistry Major
Students in this program take courses in biology in addition to advanced work in biochemistry. This course of study is attractive to students interested in understanding the chemistry of living systems leading to employment in the biotechnology industry or further study in medicine, dentistry, or graduate school.
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I am Glad I Chose EIU Chemistry and Biochemistry!
Michael J Schottman O. D.
Class of 2011
Biochemistry Concentration
Current Position: Optometrist at Eyeglass World in Indianapolis
What Mike Says About this Program:
“EIU provided me with a strong background in science. The problem solving I learned during chemistry helped for a smooth transition into grad school. I would definitely recommend EIU to future students in health related fields. “
I am Glad I Chose EIU Chemistry and Biochemistry!
Scott Keller M. D.
Class of 2010
Biochemistry Concentration
Current Position: House Staff/Clinical Instructor, Ohio State University
What Scott Says About this Program:
I think the EIU chemistry department did a great job of helping me learn a good foundation in science and even more importantly I gained critical experience in evaluating often very difficult problems. Both the junior and senior seminars that we were required to give allowed me to really understand critically evaluating basic and clinical science research. These skills have certainly extended into my medical education and allowed me to excel in my training thus far.
I am Glad I Chose EIU Chemistry and Biochemistry!
Ann E Egan
Class of 2012
Biochemistry Concentration
Current Position: Doctoral Candidate, Neuroscience, University of Cincinnati
What Annie Says About this Program:
“I am currently a PhD. candidate in my fourth year in the Neuroscience program at the University of Cincinnati. My research focuses on the interactions between diet and stress, specifically trying to understand the brain networks behind how "comfort foods" can relieve stress. I am extremely grateful for the training that I received at EIU. Biochemistry courses are a part of the required core curriculum for my program, and thanks to my studies at EIU I was able to pass those courses with flying colors. I also got great lab experience in the EIU Chemistry and Biochemistry Department. Working in a biochemistry lab I learned important lab practices and techniques that I still use almost every day in my PhD research!”
