Biochemistry
Designed to integrate your chemistry and biology coursework into hands-on biochemistry laboratory experiences, you'll explore the chemistry behind biological systems, and learn about the interactions and roles of biomolecules that govern our everyday lives
You'll train in a wide range of courses in chemistry, biochemistry, and biology that give you the flexibility to pursue a diverse range of interests within the field.
First, you'll take foundational courses in chemistry and biology, along with some mathematics and physics.
As you progress, you’ll work with your advisor to choose elective courses in the areas that interest you.
Finally, you'll take our dedicated year-long Biochemistry course sequence, and complete dedicated upper-level laboratory courses designed to equip you with real-life biochemical laboratory techniques and problem-solving skills.
Career Path
This comprehensive, multi-disciplinary course of study will prepare you to enter a variety of careers in
- Medicine (pre-med)
- Chemical and biochemical research
- Pharmacy
- Forensics
- Graduate school
What You'll Study
Chemistry Major
Explore the scientific habit of problem -solving through experimentation, accurate observation, independent thought and cooperative learning.
The Chemistry major centers on the basic principles and phenomena of molecules. Here, you'll get plenty of one-on-one time with your professors in Longwood's small classes and professional labs.
Biochemistry
Designed to integrate your chemistry and biology coursework into hands-on biochemistry laboratory experience, you'll train in the biochemical sciences and have the flexibility to pursue a diverse range of interests.
Courses
Longwood offers a very flexible chemistry major that includes courses in all of the most important areas of chemistry.
Our Recent Graduates
Hannah Meyls ’20, an assistant scientist in the Vaccine Department at PPD, is working with Moderna’s Covid vaccine.
Josh Walker ’20, a Clinical Lab Medical Technologist at GENETWORx, is working on Covid testing.
Sarah Ghali ’20, a Medical Laboratory Technician at GENETWORx, is working on Covid testing.
Corri Calandra ’20 is pursuing a Ph.D. in chemistry at Vanderbilt University.
Jamie Breunig ’20 is pursuing a Ph.D. in chemistry at N.C. State University.
Bethany Adams ’20 is pursuing a Ph.D. in chemistry at Clemson University.
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