Part-time Study
Biochemistry
Program Overview
This program is ideal for students interested in medical or pharmaceutical research. It gives students a broad spectrum of chemistry (general, analytical, instrumental, organic, physical, biochemistry, and advanced electives), mathematics, physics, liberal arts, and computer science. Graduates may enter graduate or medical school, or begin professions in governmental, industrial, or academic research. A variation of the BS biochemistry degree is available, which follows guidelines formulated by the American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB).
This program is available for full- or part-time students during both day and evening hours. The quarter system at RIT enables us to accept transfer students for entry four times during the year: September, December, March, and June.
Curriculum Review
Sample courses include:1016-305 Multivariable Calculus
1016-306 Differential Equations
1014-441 Chemical Thermodynamics
1014-445 Chemical Thermodynamics Lab
4002-208 Computer Programming
1009-300 Introduction to Biochemistry
1010-401 Chemical Literature
1014-442 Quantum Chemistry
1014-446 Quantum Chemistry Lab
1014-443 Chemical Kinetics
1014-447 Chemical Kinetics Lab 1
1009-502 Biochemistry
1012-562 Inorganic Chemistry I
1009-503 Biochemistry Metabolism
1012-565 Preparative Inorganic Lab
1009-504 Biochemistry Nucleic Acids
1009-505 Biochemistry: Exp. Techniques
Career Outcomes
Job TitlesChemist, biochemist, chemical/biochemical technician, molecular biologist
Functions
Assist in the development of new products, provide chemistry lab support for various project initiatives.
Recent Employers
Eastman Kodak Co., Roswell Park Cancer Institute