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Biochemistry (B.S.)
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Biochemistry
Biochemistry spans the topics of chemistry, biology, physics, genetics and math. Rowan's proximity to biotech firms, pharmaceutical companies and biomedical labs creates vast opportunities for you to participate in internships and collaborative research.
Prepare for graduate study in chemistry and biology or launch a health profession in medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, pharmacology or podiatry.
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Charissa Burgos
Assistant Director Of Admissions
SMS: (856) 431-5753
thinkers, doers, and creators
WHO ARE INTERESTED IN CAREERS AS:
- Biochemists
- Biophysicists
- Medical Scientists
- Microbiologists
- Clinical Project Managers
Discover Rowan
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In high school, I was already driven to math and science. Here, I get that one-on-one interaction with my professors, and it's easy to get into research labs.Liliana M. Union County, NJ
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I’m really starting to see things come together into this overarching picture of biochemistry. I feel it has prepared me well for graduate school.Jonathan M. Atlantic County, NJ
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I hope to go to medical school. My major is preparing me for my future career by helping me with various opportunities, research and internships offered here.Michaela D. Mercer County, NJ
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My professors know my name, they know where I’m from, what my passions are in life. It’s made such a big difference for me.Alyssa S. Gloucester County, NJ
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I was always interested in science and never found anything else interesting. I could not decide between chem or bio, so I decided to do both.Melanie R. Stafford County, VA
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Being able to work cooperatively in a scientific environment is the biggest thing I’ve taken away from the major.Alex W. Bergen County, NJ
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This degree is me. I align my classes to my interest. A friend within the major has a completely different schedule because it pertains to his interest.Mitchell M. Atlantic County, NJ
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WE'RE HERE DURING YOUR KEY MOMENTS
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I have always loved chemistry and biology. To me, it is crazy how molecules interact with each other and how new things prove old things.Gurvir Singh, India native, now Gloucester County, NJ resident