Biochemistry

The biochemistry program at Binghamton University is a joint effort of the biological sciences and chemistry departments.

• Official transcripts are required for each of the most recent three (3) years of schooling and must list all courses attended and grades obtained. If the transcripts are not in English, send the original transcript with English translations. In order for transcripts to be considered official, they must be sent directly to Binghamton by a school officer:

  • Electronically through the application;
  • By email to [email protected] (Note: must be sent from a school email domain); or
  • By mail to Binghamton University Office of Undergraduate Admissions, P.O. Box 6001, Binghamton, NY 13902-6001

Students with a biochemistry degree gain the skills necessary to apply biochemical and molecular biological techniques in a variety of careers. These include: pharmacology, medical diagnostics (human and veterinary), biomaterials engineering, bioremediation of pollution, food and drug regulation, improvement of agricultural plants and livestock through genetic engineering, etc., as well as basic research.

Many entry-level jobs are available to biochemistry graduates in industrial, hospital, governmental and academic laboratories. Biochemistry also provides a foundation for law school (i.e., practicing patent law for a biotechnology company), medical school or business management (i.e., working as an administrator for a biotechnology company).

An international applicant is someone who is not a U.S. citizen and who currently holds or will obtain an F or J Visa to study in the United States as a first-year or transfer student.

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