
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

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Life, at its most fundamental level, consists of chemical processes. At Linfield, biochemistry and molecular biology majors learn how to apply their understanding of the interplay of energy, atoms and molecules to the intricate processes occurring within living cells. You will study within the core sciences of biology and chemistry and will pursue specialized research topics with expert faculty. Many students continue on to further graduate study, to research positions or to medical school.
As a biochemistry and molecular biology major at Linfield
Genetics: a 20th Century Science
Biochemistry
Molecular Cell Biology
Studying biochemistry and molecular biology at Linfield
Demonstrate an understanding for the fundamentals of chemistry and biology and the key principles of biochemistry and molecular biology.
Obtain, evaluate and use information from the scientific literature.
Dissect a question into its key features, design experiments and interpret results (both quantitatively and qualitatively).
Think in an integrated manner and look at questions from different perspectives.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to both scientific and non-scientific communities.
Internships provide invaluable hands-on experience and further develop your professional skills. Some companies where biochemistry and molecular biology majors at Linfield have found internship placements include:
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