You can realize your scientific aspirations in an academic program that strives to train its graduates —future biochemists and molecular biologists— to think at the highest scientific level and contribute to breakthroughs that will battle disease and save lives.
The Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major at Wright State is a new program populated by highly skilled, energetic research faculty, so you can expect the most current and best practices in science education and laboratory research.
You will be engaged by our program’s active learning, student-centered teaching strategies. We will encourage your holistic development through the generation of learning portfolios, one-on-one faculty engagement, and hands-on research opportunities. Our faculty and your student colleagues will help increase your academic knowledge content, enhance your social and teamwork skills, and give you valuable research- and nonresearch-related growth experiences.
While in the program, you will engage with students of similar interests from diverse backgrounds. Attend seminars by outstanding visiting scientists, participate in laboratory meetings and advanced coursework, and immerse yourself in meaningful, exciting research opportunities with professors who will introduce you to the cutting edge of science. By graduation, you will have acquired the confidence to be a scientist and work in science-related or biomedical fields.
If you plan to pursue pre-med or other pre-health studies, Wright State’s Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major will offer a strong foundation for that career path. Your preparation will include instruction from faculty in both the College of Science and Mathematics and the Boonshoft School of Medicine, as well as shared experiences with your student peers and graduate student mentors.
If you choose to continue training in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology when you have completed your B.S., you will be equipped to continue with an M.S. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology followed by a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences — all at Wright State.
The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Wright State is in the process of obtaining national accreditation from the American Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
Come join us — our science is very cool!
Degrees
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (B.S.)
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (Minor)
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (M.S.)
- Biomedical Sciences (Ph.D.)
Careers
Curriculum
Our academic programs include unique course offerings, including:
- Biochemistry and molecular biology lab
- Research ethics
- Scientific communications
- External lecturer seminar
- Careers in biochemistry and molecular biology
Areas of Research
- Blood cells, normal and leukemic
- Cancer biology
- Cell biology
- Cell signaling
- Cell/tissue imaging
- DNA replication and repair
- Genomics
- Gene characterization
- Gene regulation
- Homeostasis
- Host-microbial/pathogen interactions
- Intestinal bacteria
- Lipid metabolism
- Metabolomics/metabolism
- Microbiology
- Microbiome
- Mitophagy
- Molecular genetics
- Nuclear receptors
- Protein biochemistry
- Protein structure and dynamics
- Retinal cell biology
- Riboswitches
- Signal transduction
Student highlights