Learning Objectives
The BMB curriculum has been carefully designed to ensure that students meet the following learning objectives:
- Demonstrate knowledge of information storage and flow, energy requirements and transfer, and structure and function in the context of biological molecules and cellular systems
- Integrate chemical principles to explain biological processes at the molecular, cellular, and organismal levels
- Effectively find, read, evaluate, and communicate scientific information
- Demonstrate knowledge of current topics in biochemistry and molecular biology
- Discuss and implement standards for responsible conduct of research
- Design, conduct and evaluate laboratory experiments in biochemistry and molecular biology with adherence to safe laboratory practices
- Work collaboratively and productively as a member of a team
- Engage in authentic research to gain new knowledge in biochemistry and molecular biology
Accredited by ASBMB
Our undergraduate program is accredited by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB), which recognizes the highest standards of quality and innovation in BMB education. Our majors have the opportunity to take a proficiency exam once they near completion of their degree requirements, which can be highlighted on their resumes and curriculum vitae to demonstrate competitiveness in the field.
Course-Based Undergraduate Research
All BMB majors participate in authentic, course-based laboratory research as part of our undergraduate curriculum. Course-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs) provide students the opportunity to gain research experience by participating in research projects conducted in the classroom. This model offers students more agency over their coursework, helping them feel more personally invested in their scientific studies while increasing their sense of belonging in STEM.
Internships, Co-ops, and Careers
Many students choose to do for-credit internships or semester-long co-ops to gain real world work experience during their undergraduate career. Our program prepares students for graduate school, medical/dental school, or a career in a wide range of fields:
- Agriculture
- Bioinformatics
- Biotechnology
- Clinical Research
- Cosmetics
- Forensics
- Government
- Education
- Marketing
- Medicine
- Patent Law
- Pharmaceuticals
- Science Communication
- Science Policy