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Biochemists tackle big problems and ask hard questions. They figure out how pollutants and chemicals in the environment affect humans and wildlife, and work on growing high-yield, nutritious crops that can feed hungry populations of people. Others study ways to convert energy found in algae or waste products into biofuels. Biochemists help to solve pressing problems and have the potential to improve life for people around the globe.

Biochemistry courses at Alvernia are taught in the O鈥橮ake Science Center, a state-of-the-art facility with two floors of laboratory and classroom space, all offering the latest in educational technology. As a Biochemistry major at Alvernia, you鈥檒l learn more than what is contained in textbooks. You鈥檒l experience 鈥渞eal-world learning鈥� that will enable you to link your classroom experiences to the larger community and, indeed, the world.

In addition, Alvernia partners with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine to offer an early acceptance program for students who quality to enter the college鈥檚 School of Dental Medical, School of Pharmacy or Medical College following completion of their degree at Alvernia.

Career Outlook

• After earning your Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry, you can pursue a variety of careers, including:

  • Traditional laboratory and research settings
  • Chemical or pharmaceutical industry
  • Research assistant
  • Testing and inspection professional
  • Quality control technician
  • Secondary school teacher
  • Scientific editor
  • Associate chemist
  • Analytical chemist
  • Technical sales or service representative

Or, you might choose to enter graduate school to study pharmacology, physiology, chemistry or biochemistry. Alvernia biochemistry graduates have also pursued further study in dentistry, medical school, pharmacy school, optometry, microbiology, forensic pathology and education.