Undergraduate
About our Undergraduate Programs
Housed within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the Biochemistry (BICH) and Genetics (GENE) undergraduate programs were coupling research experience and academics long before it became fashionable. All BICH and GENE majors are required to conduct research and submit a senior thesis. Our B.S. in Biochemistry is recognized and accredited by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) for upholding the highest standards of quality and innovation in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology education.
Undergraduate Degrees
B.S. Biochemistry
The B.S. in Biochemistry program provides students with a solid foundation in biochemical principles and hands-on laboratory experiences, preparing them for diverse careers in research, healthcare, and biotechnology industries.
B.S. Genetics
The B.S. in Genetics program offers students a comprehensive understanding of genetic principles and their applications, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary for careers in genetic counseling, research, healthcare, and biotechnology.
Biochemistry and Genetics Minors
Our undergraduate minor programs complement students degree to provide them with an additional competitive advantage as they search for job and career opportunities after graduation.
Undergraduate Research
Student Research
A BICH or GENE degree plan requires at least 4 credit hours of independent research, which are completed by working in a faculty research lab while enrolled in BICH/GENE 491. The final credit hour will be spent detailing the lab work experience in an undergraduate thesis.
Biochemistry REU Program
Through the Biochemistry and Biophysics Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program, students will work full time in a faculty research lab for 10 weeks over the summer, exploring multiple disciplines in biochemistry, biophysics, molecular biology, and genetics.
After I Graduate
What Can you do with a B.S.?
Biochemists, geneticists, and molecular biologists have been leaders in the revolution, exploring the tiny realms inside cells, understanding the development of illness, and searching for ways to improve life on Earth. Few fields are so interesting, so challenging, and so potentially rewarding.
Career prospects seem bright for someone trained within molecular life sciences. And so, the greater a person’s education, the greater the potential for rewards.
Value of a B.S. in Biochemistry or Genetics
- A B.S. in biochemistry or genetics opens doors to graduate, medical, dental, and veterinary school as well as law and business school.
- Our graduates are well-prepared for graduate and professional school with over 60% of our graduates being accepted into graduate school
- A third of graduates enter the scientific industry each year
What have our Alumni Done?
Graduate School
- Texas A&M University | Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Biophysics
- Texas A&M University | Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Genetics
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center | Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences
- University of Texas at Austin | Ph.D. in Cell & Molecular Biology
- Duke University | Ph.D. in Genetics and Genomics
- University of Wisconsin-Madison | Ph.D. in Microbiology Doctoral Training Program
- University of Texas at San Antonio | M.S. in Immunology and Infection
- Johns Hopkins University | M.S. in Bioinformatics
Medical or Professional School
- Texas A&M University | College of Medicine
- Texas A&M University | School of Law
- University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | Bioinformatics
- University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio | School of Dentistry
- University of the Incarnate Word | Feik School of Pharmacy
Industry
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations | Research Scientist
- Base10 Genetics | Operation Support
- Allergy & Asthma Specialists of Dallas | Clinical Research Coordinator
- FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies | Quality Control Chemist
- Texas A&M Health Science Center | Research Scientist
- Shriner’s Hospital for Children – Houston | Research Specialist
- McCord Engineering | Geospatial Technician
- INTRALYTIX, INC. | Research Scientist
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