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Bachelor of Science Biochemistry

You’ve always been the person who’s asked, “why?” You want to dive deeper, pushing past the surface to make new discoveries and uncover hidden knowledge. If the idea of conducting research projects and experiments is exciting to you, consider studying biochemistry at St. Scholastica.

As a St. Scholastica biochemistry major, you’ll gain a solid bedrock of science skills and knowledge. This foundation will support your future graduate school plans and careers in areas like research or medicine.

You won’t get lost in the shuffle — our science department is small enough to support student-focused research, but large enough to offer high-tech instrumentation and computer labs.

You will benefit from individualized attention from your professors, who will give you the support and assistance you need to succeed. In-depth, hands-on learning experiences will engage your mind and captivate your imagination.

Program graduates have excellent placement rates. Alumni have gone on to work as research and environmental scientists, lab managers and scientific writers.

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All new first-year applicants to St. Scholastica will be awarded either the Benedictine Scholarship or the Access Award, upon admission to the College.

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Financial Aid

100% of traditional incoming undergraduates receive some type of scholarships. The average for scholarships, grants and/or loans is $31,841.

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Lab Fee: $50 per lab course

Curriculum

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Research and Internships

Opportunities for student research and teaching abound in the Biochemistry major. These include:

Assisting faculty with personal research projects
Participating in paid summer research programs
Working as a paid teaching assistant or general assistant in the department

Career Outlook

Graduates of the biochemistry program have gone on to work as research and environmental scientists, lab managers, hazardous materials managers and scientific writers. Others have pursued advanced degrees in biochemistry, chemistry, medicine, dentistry and pharmacy.

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