Chemistry—Biochemistry, B.S.


Availability: On-Campus
Degree: Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
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Chemistry—Biochemistry Program Opportunities


As you progress through the program, both your introductory and your advanced courses boast small class sizes. 

As a biochemistry student, you can and will learn how to use tech such as:

  • Chromatography equipment
  • NMR and FTIR instruments
  • Atomic absorption spectrometers
  • UV-visible spectrometers and HPLC instruments
  • High-resolution research microscopes
  • Autoclaves

Each biochemistry major at Asbury benefits from the opportunity to prepare senior research projects in partnership with highly respected institutions. Some examples of biochemistry research done by Asbury students include:

  • “Studies Towards the Synthesis and Metal Complexing Ability of a Novel Triether” Rebekah ’18
  • “Characterization of B10p53R5 Tumor Stem Cells” Emily ’18
  • “Autologous Regulatory T cell Infusion for Tolerance Induction in Renal Transplant Recipients” Hunter ’19
  • “Impact of Nicotine on the Distribution of Cytokines in Each Trimester of Pregnancy” Emma ’19
Student presents research at conference

Life-Changing Experiences

Biochemistry majors interact closely with renowned faculty who ensure students are ready to take the next steps in their academic careers and beyond. Never go without answers to your questions about the material, and get insight into which career paths are most fitting for your talents.

Where you’ll Learn

Asbury’s biochemistry degree program’s laboratory technology and facilities rival those of the bigger institutions, combined with the access of a small, intimate program.

The beautiful Walt and Rowena Shaw Collaborative Learning Center is the home of our science programs.
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Meet our Biochemistry faculty

Biochemistry students students receive personalized attention from our professors, and each student is viewed as a unique person with their own goals and dreams. Never go without answers to your questions about the material, and get insight into which career paths are most fitting for your talents.


Vins Sutlive, Ph.D.
Professor, Science
Dean, Shaw School of Sciences
Department Chair, Science & Health
Jennifer Sarver
Staff Assistant, Shaw School of Sciences
Associate Softball Head Coach
Melissa Altman ’12, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Equine Science, Pre-Veterinary Advisor

Outcomes

What Our Alumni Do

Many of our biochemistry majors go on to become medical professionals, research scientists or higher education professionals. Some common professions include:

  • Medical doctor
  • Dentist
  • Veterinarian
  • Pharmacist
  • Pharmaceutical researcher
  • Genetic researcher
  • Professor

Only at Asbury

Asbury biochemistry graduate acceptance rate for medical and graduate schools is over 90%.


Students work with faculty mentors to present their research at the annual SEARCH competition, as well as at conferences across the nation. 


Biochemistry students build relationships with academics and researchers around the country, often leading to scholarships for grad school or post-graduate jobs.

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