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This hands-on training offers a great foundation for pursuing employment in various industries, advanced degrees in chemical or life sciences, or medical, dental, or pharmacy degrees.<br><br>As a biochemistry student at the University of Michigan-Flint, you spend 450+ hours learning cutting-edge biochemical analysis methods in our labs. You use state-of-the-art instrumentation to learn methods such as western blotting, fluorescence imaging, enzyme kinetics via spectroscopy, cell culture, protein purification, and SDS-PAGE.<br><br>In our labs, you work on research projects with your fellow students and faculty as part of a research team. Many students earn authorship positions on academic papers or present their findings at conferences.<br><br>Once you\u2019ve finished some classes, you can gain more hands-on experience as a Laboratory Teaching Assistant, Supplemental Instruction leader, or tutor.<\/p>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-8\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-4 has-primary-color has-text-color\">Why UM-Flint?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">The most important reason to study biochemistry at UM-Flint is the quality of our faculty. They\u2019ve been intensively trained and many are actively engaged in research, but they come to UM-Flint because they love teaching and are committed to student success.<br><br>That commitment extends to mentoring students. Every biochemistry major has a faculty mentor who can answer questions about internships, research opportunities, time management, work\/life balance, planning for jobs or graduate school, and much more.<br><br>Here are just a few other reasons why UM-Flint is a great choice if you\u2019re interested in biochemistry:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Our Chemistry Club is a nationally recognized student chapter of the American Chemical Society that consistently receives the highest Chapter Award from the ACS. The club hosts a variety of social and professional development events, and it also focuses on providing science outreach to our local schools and campus community. The experience of being a club officer has helped our alumni gain admission to many graduate and professional programs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In a paid or volunteer role, you can develop your research skills while working side-by-side with faculty on state-of-the-art research in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/research\/student-research\/undergraduate-research-opportunity-program-urop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program<\/a>&nbsp;or its summer counterpart, the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/research\/student-research\/summer-undergraduate-research-experience-sure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Summer Undergraduate Research Experience<\/a>, which offers full- and half-time positions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flint offers many opportunities for internships, community outreach, and volunteer work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-4\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light h-auto mt-3\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#c9cacd\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Tyler Doyon is currently a Post Doctoral Research Fellow at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He also received a fellowship through the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program. Tyler says, \u201cThe small class size at UM-Flint is an incredible asset to students like me, as it allows us to work closely with professors and conduct original research. I owe a great deal to Dr. Kingsley and all of the department for their guidance and mentorship over the years.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tyler Doyon<\/strong><br><em>Biochemistry 2015<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"555\" height=\"370\" src=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/2023\/07\/TylerDoyon.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/2023\/07\/TylerDoyon.jpg 555w, https:\/\/www-s3.umflint.edu\/wp\/blogs.dir\/10\/files\/2023\/07\/TylerDoyon-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chemistry Curriculum at UM-Flint<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">The Department of Natural Sciences at UM-Flint offers the&nbsp;Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry&nbsp;program and its honors version. As a biochemistry major, you can choose from among four concentrations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>General<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre-medical<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre-dental<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pre-pharmacy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">The BS in Biochemistry degree at UM-Flint is certified by the American Chemical Society.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, we offer a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&amp;poid=16090&amp;returnto=5138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chemistry Minor<\/a>\u00a0that\u2019s available to all students at UM-Flint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-warning-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&amp;poid=16078&amp;returnto=5138\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View the Full Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry Curriculum<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scholarships for Biochemistry Majors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"mb-2\">UM-Flint offers a number of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/finaid\/types-of-aid\/scholarships\/#collegeofartsandsciences\">scholarships specifically for chemistry students<\/a>. They include:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fleming A. &amp; Marian E. Barbour Scholarship Fund<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Harry H. Blecker Scholarship Fund<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ralph M. and Emmalyn E. Freeman Chemistry Scholarship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lotfi Family Scholarship Fund<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Zelpha E. McKinnon Science Scholarship<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Holly Sucic Endowed Memorial Scholarship<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/finaid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Office of Financial Aid<\/a>&nbsp;offers a variety of other scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study opportunities. They\u2019re all part of our effort to make your world-class University of Michigan-Flint education affordable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background mt-5 mb-5\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Academic Advising for Biochemistry Majors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With so many educational opportunities and career paths available to our biochemistry students, we strongly encourage you to meet regularly with your academic advisor. Our academic advisors can help you choose classes, navigate program requirements, overcome personal issues, develop post-graduation plans, and more.<br><br><strong>Cydnee Robertson<\/strong> is the dedicated advisor for biochemistry students. You can contact her at <a href=\"mailto:cweirauc@umich.edu\">cweirauc@umich.edu<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/go.umflint.edu\/CydneeWeirauchAppointments\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">schedule an appointment<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"min-height:50px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-white-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading mt-4\">Career Opportunities in Biochemistry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your bachelor\u2019s degree in biochemistry from UM-Flint will open the door to many career options. Consider these job projections for just a few possibilities from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-row row\">\n\t\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/life-physical-and-social-science\/biochemists-and-biophysicists.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Biochemists and Biophysicists<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Job growth through 2030: 5 percent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Job openings annually through 2030: 3,200<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Typical entry-level education required: Doctorate (some entry-level jobs available with a bachelor\u2019s or master\u2019s degree)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Median annual salary: $102,270<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/healthcare\/dentists.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dentists<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Job growth through 2030: 8 percent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Job openings annually through 2030: 5,000<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Typical entry-level education required: Doctorate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Median annual salary: $163,220<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/life-physical-and-social-science\/environmental-scientists-and-specialists.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Environmental Scientists and Specialists<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Job growth through 2030: 8 percent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Job openings annually through 2030: 9,400<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Typical entry-level education required: Bachelor\u2019s degree<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Median annual salary: $76,530<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"col-12 col-md-6\">\n\t\t\t\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/life-physical-and-social-science\/medical-scientists.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Medical Scientists<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Job growth through 2030: 17 percent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Job openings annually through 2030: 12,600<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Typical entry-level education required: Doctorate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Median annual salary: $95,310<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bls.gov\/ooh\/healthcare\/pharmacists.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pharmacists<\/a>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Job growth through 2030: -2 percent<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Job openings annually through 2030: 11,300<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Typical entry-level education required: Doctorate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Median annual salary: $128,570<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.acs.org\/content\/acs\/en\/careers\/exploring-career-options.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Exploring Career Options<\/a>&nbsp;for biochemistry majors is available from the American Chemical Society.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-bootstrap-blocks-container container mb-2\">\n\t\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-secondary-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-secondary-background-color has-background\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get Started on Your Biochemistry Career Today<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want hands-on training that prepares you for a variety of career and educational opportunities,&nbsp;apply&nbsp;to the University of Michigan-Flint\u2019s biochemistry program today. 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