Program Overview

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Biochemistry, B.S.

The Biochemistry B.S. program at Florida Tech connects the living world to the chemical world, studying processes in plants, animals, and single-celled organisms. This field is behind many life-changing advances in medicine, agriculture, and genetic engineering.

What is Biochemistry?

Biochemistry is the study of the chemical processes that occur within living organisms. It is a field that combines biology and chemistry to understand the intricacies of life.

Why Choose Florida Tech for Biochemistry?

Florida Tech offers a strong background in biology and chemistry, hands-on experience in analysis and instrumentation, and learning from expert faculty in state-of-the-art facilities.

Careers in Biochemistry

A degree in biochemistry prepares students for immediate employment in research, public health, industrial, and government settings. Career paths include:

• Toxicologist
• Chemist
• Microbiologist
• Bioanalyst
• Product transfer scientist
• Manufacturing engineering manager
• Laboratory supervisor
• Patent agent
• Protein scientist

Advanced Degree Options

After earning a biochemistry B.S., students can pursue graduate, professional, and doctoral degrees in life sciences, technology, and health-related fields, including:

• Biotechnology, M.S.
• Chemical Engineering, M.S.
• Chemistry, Ph.D.

Curriculum

The Biochemistry B.S. curriculum includes core courses and technical electives from across the natural and physical sciences, such as:

• Introduction to Biotechnology
• Developmental Biology
• Genetic Engineering Techniques

Strong Community Ties

Florida Tech’s strong community ties and industry connections present internship opportunities near campus and around the nation. Students gain real-world biochemistry experience with companies and organizations like:

• NASA-Kennedy Space Center
• American Museum of Natural History
• The Perry Institute for Marine Science
• SeaWorld Orlando
• Florida Center for Environmental Studies
• Florida Medical Entomology Lab
• Andean Biodiversity Consortium
• Shedd Aquarium

Related Programs

Students may also be interested in:

• Chemistry, B.S.
• Biomedical Engineering, B.S.
• Genomics and Molecular Genetics, B.S.