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Biochemistry

A 7-course minor that a firm grounding in biochemistry, which would be valuable to those going on to pursue professional health degrees (pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy, etc); industry jobs in the chemistry, molecular biology, and biotechnology fields; additional schooling in molecular biology; and those simply with an interest in the area.

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Degree Level
Minor
Delivery
In Person
Credit Hours
23 Total, 23 in Major
Careers
Technicians, Medical, Technologists, Science, Health
Biochemistry students at EIU

Why Study Biochemistry at EIU?

  • Enhance your major with a minor that adds advanced biochemical literacy to your skillset.
  • Master foundational principles across organic, biological, and metabolic chemistry to solve complex molecular problems.
  • Develop advanced quantitative problem-solving and critical-thinking skills by analyzing complex biomolecular systems.
  • Prepare directly for high-demand inter-disciplinary industrial careers or top graduate and professional programs through targeted, career-focused coursework.
  • Work directly with faculty in small class settings and collaborative learning environments.
"I didn't expect to get real experience this early, but by my sophomore year I was already working on projects that felt like actual marketing work. It made me feel confident that I'm ready for what comes next."
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Hands-On Experience

  • Analyze bio-organic mechanisms and molecular structures using modern structural concepts, chemical logic, and spectroscopic data
  • Interpret quantitative biochemical data from primary research to evaluate enzyme kinetics, reaction rates, and metabolic pathway regulation
  • Map 3D macromolecular structures and visualize enzyme-substrate binding interactions using specialized molecular modeling software
  • Evaluate cutting-edge scientific literature to analyze research methodologies, critique experimental designs, and synthesize scientific findings
  • Explore modern biotechnological applications, such as recombinant DNA technology, enzyme inhibition, and targeted therapies
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Hands-On Experience, Biochemistry students at EIU

What You'll Learn

The biochemistry minor gives a meaningful exposure and immersion in biochemistry, and requires 24 credit hours. It requires taking the year-long general and organic chemistry courses (with associated labs), biochemistry I, biochemistry II, and then either advanced biochemistry or advanced molecular & cellular biology.

$59,470
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Chemical Technicians
  • Medical & Clinical Laboratory…
  • Environmental Science & Protection…
  • Water Resource Specialists
  • Molecular & Cellular Biologists
  • Biochemists & Biophysicists
  • Bioinformatics Scientists

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Grow Rapidly
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)
Personality Fit Investigative

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Edward Treadwell
Department Chair, Professor - Organic Chemistry, Pre-Medicine Adviser Chemistry Concentration
emtreadwell@eiu.edu
3150 Physical Science
217-581-5906
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Michael Beck
Associate Professor - Biochemistry
mbeck2@eiu.edu
4460
217-581-6227
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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