Biochemistry
At Stetson University, you'll experience a comprehensive biochemistry program supported by modern laboratory instrumentation. With small class sizes and close attention to your needs and interests, you'll study macromolecular structure and function, catalytic strategies of enzymes, DNA replication and repair, and gain a molecular understanding of complex processes like development, disease, and aging.
Why Biochemistry at Stetson University?
As a biochemistry major, you'll be well-prepared to enter the workforce as a government, environmental, or industrial lab research. Stetson's Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry has an excellent record of graduates pursuing postgraduate study in diverse fields such as physical, biological, and forensic sciences, as well as business, law, medical, dental, and pharmacy school. The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is accredited by the American Chemical Society to offer students the prestigious ACS-certified degree in either chemistry or biochemistry.
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“I chose Stetson because it was the first school where I felt like my own person, not just a number. The small school size allowed me to seize more opportunities that will benefit me in the job market/grad school”
Christian Berberich’20 Biochemistry and Molecular and Cellular Biology
“This experience has opened my eyes to research experience that could potentially benefit our society. These technologies were implemented to monitor cancer progression in patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer or colorectal cancer treated with Niraparib, Melphalan or Mitomycin C in ongoing clinical trials.”
Phasin Gonzalez ’20 Biochemistry, on his summer research at the University of Kansas
Career Outcomes
In the past five years, 53% of our graduates have continued to reputable graduate, medical, dental, or other health science master's and doctoral programs. Meanwhile, 27% have entered directly into the workforce. As a Stetson alum, you might also teach in high schools, colleges, and universities, or work in environmental labs and for manufacturers of health care and consumer products.
Recent alumni have matriculated in postgraduate programs at:
- Notre Dame University
- Duke University
- Georgetown University
- Vanderbilt University
- Georgia Institute of Technology
- Cornell University
- University of Florida
- Johns Hopkins Medical School
- Ohio State University
- University of California - San Francisco
- University of Michigan
As you begin your journey, you will work with some of our distinguished faculty and dedicated professionals who will provide you with personal attention and expert guidance to help you thrive academically and professionally.
- Delphine Prevote Pinet, PhD, University Paul Sabatier, Toulouse, France
- Harry Price, PhD, University of Illinois
- John York, PhD, University of Minnesota
- Matthew Shannon, PhD, Ohio State University
- Paul Sibbald, PhD, University of Washington
Students must meet General Education Requirements in addition to specific requirements within the major area of study.
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