Biochemistry

Are you interested in working on the development of new pharmaceuticals to treat disease?  Or probing the molecular basis of diseases like cancer? 

Small classes, state of the art instrumentation, and the opportunity to conduct research with faculty provide an ideal educational setting.  Our graduates have an outstanding record of admission to medical and other professional schools as well as to top-tier graduate schools.

Why Study Biochemistry at Ashland University?

Hands-on training with advanced instrumentation

Advanced analytical techniques such as gas chromatography-mass spectrometry, atomic absorption, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and infrared spectroscopy are an important part of the practice of modern chemistry and biochemistry. Our labs are well-equipped with the modern instrumentation that chemists use, and you will have the opportunity to use this equipment beginning your freshman year

Our graduates are successful

Ashland University graduates have secured positions with companies such as Proctor and Gamble, Sherwin Williams, and Ashland Chemical Company, as well as graduate programs in Chemistry and Biochemistry and Medical and Professional schools.

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Quality faculty

All of our faculty members have Ph.D.s and are well respected scientists who are dedicated to working with students. You will have the opportunity to get to know them well as you work with them as the mentor you in the classroom and laboratory and on research projects. Several have been received awards for their teaching, as well as grants from public and private foundations to support their research.