Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology - Drake University

Biochemistry, Cell and Molecular Biology from Drake University is a Campus Bachelor Chemistry degree that prepares you for a Science career. PROGRAM OVERVIEW The biochemistry, cell and molecular biology (BCMB) major prepares students for careers in one of the most exciting areas of science: the interface between biology, chemistry and physics. The development of techniques, like genetic engineering and microscale analysis, have brought an increasingly molecular focus to the traditional scientific disciplines of chemistry, biology and the health sciences. Biochemistry, cell and molecular biology are at this interdisciplinary crossroad. The BCMB program introduces students to the chemistry of living organisms and the experimental techniques that are used to probe the structures and functions of biologically important molecules. The Bachelor of Science major is intended to meet the needs of students seeking careers in molecular life science industries (e.g. biotechnology, drug, food, agriculture and clinical industries), students preparing for health professional schools (medical, veterinary, dental, optometry), and students interested in graduate programs in molecular life sciences (e.g. biochemistry, cell and molecular biology , genetic engineering, medicinal chemistry). The major meets the guidelines of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. The Bachelor of Arts major is intended to meet the needs of students interested in pursuing cross-disciplinary careers that merge a strong science background with a field of its application. These fields include bioinformatics, forensics, management, marketing, education, public relations, biophysics , biotechnology law and others upon approval of the BCMB Board of Directors. CAREER OPTIONS Graduates of the BCMB curriculum typically find employment or continue postgraduate studies in a variety of disciplines in or related to the sciences and medicine. According to the professional biochemistry and molecular biology association, Federation of American Societies of Experimental Biology, "Career prospects seem bright for someone trained in the molecular life sciences. Projections for the next 20 years indicate that there will be thousands of unfulfilled science and engineering jobs. A large fraction of that shortage will be in the fields of biochemistry and molecular biology . Further, while employment for BCMB professionals remains strong in these traditional areas, it is expected to increase more in cross-disciplinary areas like agriculture, environment and informatics." View more details on Drake University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Chemistry courses.