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Biochemistry: Health Sciences

Designed to give an in-depth understanding of biochemistry as well as include courses recommended for students to enter professional health profession schools. The lighter course requirements than the traditional BS Biochemistry degree gives more flexibility in completing coursework and pursuing additional majors and minors.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Science
Delivery
In Person
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
120 Total, 42 in Major
Careers
Biochemists, Biophysicists, Pharmacists, Physicians
Biochemistry: Health Sciences students at EIU

Why Study Biochemistry: Health Sciences at EIU?

  • Complete all pre-health prerequisites including medical, dental, pharmacy, and veterinary program requirements within a single degree program
  • Master foundational principles across physical, analytical, organic, and biological chemistry to understand human health and disease at the molecular level.
  • Prepare for medical, dental, pharmacy, veterinary, and allied health careers or graduate programs through focused clinical and biochemical coursework.
  • Understand how heath is impacted by molecular level interactions through in-depth coursework.
  • Work directly with faculty in small class settings and as part of research projects.
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"EIU provided me with a strong background in science. The problem solving I learned during chemistry helped for a smooth transition into grad school. I would definitely recommend EIU to future students in health related fields."
Michael Schottman
Biochemistry: Health Sciences | Class of 2011
Michael Schottman, Biochemistry: Health Sciences at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Isolate, purify, and characterize biomolecules and organic compounds using multi-step chromatography, gel electrophoresis, real-time assay protocols, and advanced instrumental analysis.
  • Analyze and interpret quantitative diagnostic data to evaluate enzyme inhibition, metabolic pathways, and drug-target interactions.
  • Map 3D macromolecular structures and visualize drug-receptor binding interactions using specialized molecular modeling software.
  • Evaluate cutting-edge scientific literature and deliver oral presentations in junior seminar.
  • Gain practical pre-health experience through clinical shadowing, local healthcare internships, or research with faculty, building a standout portfolio for professional school applications.
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What You'll Learn

The B.S. in Biochemistry: Health Sciences option gives you a firm foundation in chemistry and in-depth exposure to biochemistry, for students headed to a professional health school who want more schedule flexibility than the traditional B.S. in Biochemistry. It is a fit if you are aiming for medical, pharmacy, optometry, physician assistant, dental or veterinary school and enjoy understanding health at the molecular level.

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$167,220
Median Salary for These CareersMedian salaryThe median is the middle value: half of the people counted earn more and half earn less. It is an estimate for a typical graduate, not a promise of what you will earn. Pay varies by employer, location, experience and the specific job.

Career OutcomesCareer outcomesThese are example careers that graduates of this program often pursue, taken from the U.S. Department of Labor's O*NET occupation list. They are examples, not job guarantees, and many graduates work in other fields.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

  • Biochemists & Biophysicists
  • Pharmacists
  • Family Medicine Physicians
  • Clinical Research Coordinators
  • Optometrists
  • Physician Assistants
  • Medical Scientists
  • Food Science Technicians
  • Biological Technicians
  • Chemists
  • Chemical Technicians

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Bright OutlookBright Outlook careers are ones with a promising future. They're expected to grow quickly, to have lots of job openings, or to be brand new and emerging. A career earns the label if it meets any one of these: projected growth of 5% or more, at least 75,000 projected openings, or New & Emerging status.
Grow Rapidly: Jobs in this career are expected to grow 5% or more over the next several years, based on Bureau of Labor Statistics projections.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor Grow Rapidly
Preparation Needed Extensive (5/5)Job Zone 5: Extensive preparationMost of these careers require graduate school, and many also call for more than five years of experience.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor
Personality Fit InvestigativeInvestigative interest typeYou like digging into how things work. This type of work involves researching and analyzing natural phenomena, living things, health problems or human behavior.Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor

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Department Chair, Professor - Organic Chemistry, Pre-Medicine Adviser Chemistry Concentration
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