Biochemistry is the basic science which has as its goal an explanation of life processes in physical and chemical terms. Founded in 1883, today's Department of Biochemistry emphasizes cellular regulation, molecular genetics, protein structure, hormone action, virology, and developmental biology. The undergraduate biochemistry major fits the needs of both the student who wishes to terminate training at the B.S. level, and the student planning on graduate or professional school study. It serves as an excellent background for medical or veterinary school, and for graduate study in such fields as biochemistry, biology, bacteriology, genetics, molecular biology and oncology.

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