Biochemistry
School/College: CALS and L&S
Field of Study
The study of life processes at the molecular level, including the chemistry of nutrition, metabolism and genetic regulation.
Possible Careers
Physician; research or technical support positions in academic, government, or industry labs; university or college faculty positions; administrative positions in federal agencies; biomedical engineer; technical sales positions; patent lawyer; veterinarian.
Special Opportunities & Additional Information
- Mary Shine Peterson fellowship for work on a senior thesis.
- Sigmal Aldrich internship/scholarship.
- Genentech Scholarship.
- Many opportunities for lab jobs and undergraduate research.
- Students should have a good math background.
- Most majors go on to graduate or professional schools.
- Undergraduate Biochemistry Student Organization.
Selected Required Courses
- Intro Biology:
- Biology 151-152; or Biocore
- Calculus:
- Math 221-222; or Math 275-276
- General Chemistry:
- Chem 103, 104, and 327; or Chem 109 and 329; or Chem 115-116
- Organic Chemistry:
- Chem 343, 344 and 345
- Physics:
- Physics 201-202; or Physics 207-208
Recommended Course Sequence for Freshman Year
- Fall
- Chem 109
- Math 221
- Spring
- Chem 329
- Math 222
Advisor
- Call Dan Barnish (608-265-9846, barnish@biochem.wisc.edu), 111 Biochemistry Addition
Departmental Office
- 111 Biochemistry Addition (608-265-9846) http://www.biochem.wisc.edu/