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Biochemistry and Molecular Chemistry
Explore Marquette : Majors & Minors : Arts & Sciences : Biological Sciences

 
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TWO MAJORS: Biological Sciences (biology), Human Biology

Biology (biological sciences) lives at the leading edge of science, using the latest technology to explore molecular medicine, ecology and the environment, genetic regulation of plant and animal development, microbial physiology and cell dynamics and motility.

   
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THE MARQUETTE ADVANTAGE

DO SOMETHING RARE. All Marquette biological sciences majors take at least three courses taught entirely in the lab by a professor, not teaching assistants — an opportunity few national research universities provide their undergraduates.

CONDUCT INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. You have the opportunity to work as an undergraduate in a special senior lab — where you call the shots — under the guidance of your faculty mentor. And you can also present your findings at regional or national conferences.

TAILOR ELECTIVES TO YOUR GOALS. One of the strengths of this major is its flexibility. Concentrate on the body by taking courses from molecular biology to system physiology, or take a different approach by studying ecology, plant biology and microbiology.

HUMAN BIOLOGY. Designed just for Marquette's physical therapy students, the human biology major focuses primarily on human physiological systems.

HOW WILL YOU SPEND YOUR SUMMER VACATION? How about a research experience for undergraduates? Marquette offers a 10-week summer program where you can do exciting research — in areas such as microbiology, developmental biology, cell biology, molecular biology, plant biology, neurobiology and vertebrate physiology — and get paid
handsomely for it.


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 Your major courses blue.

FRESHMAN
General Biology I & II
Calculus I
Rhetoric and Composition I & II
Individual and Social Behavior Elective
Foreign Language I & II
General Chemistry I & II


SOPHOMORE
Biological Sciences Elective
Biochemistry and the Molecular Basis of Biology
Growth of Western Civilization I or II
Introduction to Theology
Literature Elective
Philosophy of Human Nature
Organic Chemistry I & II
Literature Elective
Math or Computer Science Elective
JUNIOR
Cell Biology
Genetics
Two Biological Sciences Electives
Diverse Cultures Elective
Theory of Ethics
General Physics I & II or
General Physics with Calculus I & II
Growth of Western Civ. I or II or
Social-behavioral Science Elective
Electives

SENIOR
Four Biological Sciences Electives
Theology Electives
Philosophy Elective
Electives
Study of Plants

WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH IT
Of our graduates who pursue further education, about 20 percent go to medical school. A large number go on to earn doctorates in biological research. Those who work typically join firms engaged in food and drug research, biotechnology, environmental protection and forensic medicine.

Recent employers and schools for our graduates include:
• Abbott Laboratories
• Athersys Inc.
• Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
• St. Louis University
School of Medicine
• Washington University (St. Louis)
• University of Washington
• University of Wisconsin Medical School
• U.S. Navy Nuclear Propulsion School

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