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Biochemistry
Chemistry involves the study of solids, liquids and gases; and the transformations they undergo in combination with each other. Chemists engage in observation, analysis, and experimentation, breaking natural substances down into their components, replicating in the laboratory chemical processes that occur in the physical world and creating substances to fulfill specific needs. Chemical discoveries play an important role in helping us understand the world around us. Biochemistry, the study of chemical compounds and processes that occur in living organisms, has emerged as a field with growing impact on our ability to diagnose and treat diseases in animals, plants and humans.
AREAS OF STUDY
- Physical Chemistry
- Analytical Chemistry
- Instrumental Analysis
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Biochemistry
CAREER OPTIONS
- Research
- Marketing
- Technical sales
- Quality control production
- Agriculture laboratories
- Government Laboratories
- Lab Chemist
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
- Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Environmental Science
- Science Education
- Nutrition
- Pharmaceutical Science
What’s special about this program?
Chemistry and Biochemistry majors at the University of Delaware benefit from all the resources of a leading graduate research program, combined with the department's strong commitment to undergraduate education. The diversity of course offerings presents students with various choices and degree options. Faculty members also reserve roles for undergraduate participation in their professional research. The department has also been very successful in maintaining a dynamic program that incorporates the latest discoveries and methods, and is one of the few departments to offer an undergraduate degree in biochemistry, which is currently the fastest-growing aspect of the field.
Get Involved
American Chemical Society Student Affiliates
American Society for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Sample curriculum
| BISC207 | Introduction to Biology I
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| CHEM111 | General Chemistry I
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| CHEM112 | General Chemistry II
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| CHEM115 | Intro to Chemical Sciences
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| CHEM120 | Quantitative Chemistry
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| ENGL110 | Seminar in Composition
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| MATH241 | Anal. Geom. & Calculus A
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| MATH242 | Anal. Geom. & Calculus B
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Foreign Language Courses
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| University Breadth Courses |
BISC208
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Introduction to Biology II |
CHEM331
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Organic Chemistry I |
CHEM332
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Organic Chemistry II |
CHEM333
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Organic Chemistry Lab |
CHEM334
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Organic Chemistry Lab |
CHEM342
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Intro to Biochemistry |
PHYS201
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General Physics I |
PHYS202
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General Physics II |
Foreign Language Courses
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| University Breadth Courses |
| CHEM418 | Into Physical Chemistry I
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| CHEM419 | Into Physical Chemistry II
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| CHEM437 | Instrumental Methods
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| CHEM438 | Instrumental Methods Lab
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| CHEM445 | Physical Chemistry Lab I
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| CHEM641 | Biochemistry I
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| CHEM642 | Biochemistry II
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University Breadth Courses
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| CHEM463 | Intermediary Metabolism
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| CHEM465 | Seminar
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| CHEM468 | Undergraduate Research
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Advanced Chemistry or Biology Courses
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University Breadth Courses
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| Elective Courses |
