Biochemistry emerged as a distinct discipline at the beginning of the century when scientists combined chemistry and biology to investigate living systems. The Program Biochemistry is associated with two administrative units the College of Agriculture and the School of Medicine. Undergraduate students are enrolled through the College of Agriculture.
Elective classes allow students to enroll in other subjects of individual interest.
Molecular biology is an attempt to interpret biological events in terms of the physiochemical properties of molecules in a cell. It is a way of doing biology via thinking and working at the molecular level. Generally, it involves the cloning and sequencing of DNA, the preparation of recombinant DNA, and the conversion of DNA into protein. Biochemistry A bachelor's degree in biochemistry provides a solid foundation for a graduate degree in either biochemistry or an allied scientific field. Alternatively, the bachelor's degree in biochemistry is a logical degree choice for entry into medical, dental or veterinary school.