B.S. 在生物化学 & 分子生物学 (BMB) applies the basic principles of chemistry and physics to the study of living cells and their components to explain biology at molecular, 遗传, and cellular levels. Students will develop a strong foundation in quantitative and analytical biological sciences, including molecular biology, 生物化学, 酶学, 新陈代谢, 细胞生物学, and molecular 遗传s.
宾州州立银行 is the only campus outside University Park to offer the BMB degree.
Skills for the Real World
Many positions in the pharmaceutical science and health care fields rely on 生物化学 and molecular biology. Biochemistry and 分子生物学 degree has three advanced laboratories that are required for all majors, providing experience and proficiency in cutting-edge laboratory and scientific communication skills that are essential to employers. Biochemistry and 分子生物学 program also provides training in the critical thinking and analytical skills as well as the hands-on wet laboratory skills necessary to succeed in a wide variety of science and healthcare-related career paths.
Concentrations or Academic Tracks
- Biochemistry option
- 分子生物学 option
Internship Opportunities
Students have access to several career development opportunities, including undergraduate research with science faculty members, cooperative education experiences through Penn State’s Eberly College of Science, and the opportunity to pursue an internship.
研究 Opportunities
Undergraduate research opportunities in the laboratories of program faculty include the 遗传s/生物化学 of bacteria, the 遗传 control of 新陈代谢 in Drosophila, and the use of cell culture systems to study development and cancer.
未成年人
Students can pair the following minors with this degree program:
毕业后
Graduates with this degree will be well-prepared for careers in the pharmaceutical industry and biotechnology and health-related industries, including government, 学术, and private laboratories.
Graduates from this degree program have gotten jobs at:
- 默克公司
- 欧陆坊
- 辉瑞
- Covance
- St. 卢克的医院
Students in the Biochemistry and 分子生物学 degree program are well prepared for graduate and professional school. The degree program benefits students interested in medical school, because the Medical College 招生 Test began including 生物化学 in 2015.
Graduates from this degree program have gone on to graduate school at:
- Case Western Reserve University
- Temple University
- Harvard University
- 德雷塞尔大学
- Rutgers University