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Prepare for medical, dental, or pharmacy school with Duquesne’s Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry–Health Professions Track, combining rigorous science and hands-on research. Duquesne’s Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry–Health Professions Track program prepares you to understand the chemistry of life while giving you the foundation you need to pursue medical, dental, pharmacy, veterinary or other health-related careers. You’ll build a strong theoretical foundation in chemistry, mastering areas such as organic, inorganic, physical, analytical and biochemistry. You’ll connect what you learn in the classroom to real-world healthcare applications and see how biochemistry drives innovation in medicine. Courses in molecular biology, medical biochemistry, pharmacology, and anatomy and physiology will help you explore the biochemical processes that keep the human body working. By your senior year, you’ll be ready to apply your knowledge to original research problems, culminating in a capstone project or a research thesis. With dedicated faculty mentors and opportunities for experiential learning, you’ll graduate confident, prepared and ready to take the next step toward your future in the health professions. Learning Outcomes: Achieve a Strong Theoretical Foundation in Chemistry - Students will acquire a deep understanding of the core concepts of Organic, Biochemistry, Inorganic, Physical and Analytical Chemistry, preparing them for diverse applications of chemistry in academia, industry, and professional fields. This understanding will be supported through learning the basics of related scientific disciplines, including biology, physics and mathematics. Develop Proficiency in Practical Laboratory Skills in Chemistry and Biochemistry - Students will develop and demonstrate practical laboratory skills, including experimental design, data analysis, and safe laboratory practices, essential for careers in research and industry. Learn and Apply the Scientific Method to Analyze Data – Students will be able to apply the scientific method introduced early in the curriculum to analyze chemistry and biochemistry experimental data both in the classroom setting as well as in the research laboratory setting. They will understand the role of integrity and ethics in science. Communicate Scientific Outcomes Effectively Through Oral and Written Methods – Students will acquire the skills to be able to effectively disseminate their biochemistry experimental results or those from the biochemistry literature, both through oral presentations and written documents. Apply Chemical Knowledge to Solving Original Research Problems – Students will be able to apply their acquired chemistry knowledge to solve original research problems, culminating in the capstone laboratory project and for some the writing of a research thesis in chemistry.
