Program Overview

Biochemistry

Oberlin’s biochemistry program for majors offers excellent training and coursework in biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, and bioorganic chemistry. It integrates chemical principles with modern molecular biology. Students who pursue a biochemistry major simultaneously fulfill all of the science coursework required by medical schools.

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Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Manish Mehta instructs students on how to use an instrument in the Science Center’s Instrument lab.
Photo credit: Yvonne Gay

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Program Director

Jason Belitsky,
Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry

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Instrumentation

Majors in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry have access to some of the most current  instrumentation to aid in coursework and research. Major equipment holdings range from an X-ray diffractometer to a flurometer.

Student Research

Hands-on research is an essential component of the chemistry and biochemistry program. Most majors participate in undergraduate research, which features one-on-one instruction, strong mentoring, and opportunities to present their work.

Why Study Biochemistry at Oberlin?

28 Variety of Courses
12 Department Faculty
7 Scientific Equipment

Sample Courses

  • CHEM 102 - Principles of Chemistry (4 credits)
  • CHEM 211 - Analytical Chemistry (4 credits)
  • CHEM 254 - Bioorganic Chemistry (2 credits)
  • CHEM 374 - Biochemistry (4 credits)
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Biochemistry Faculty

Faculty members are also active in research and often include students in their work. They receive numerous grants to acquire modern instrumentation and to support their research, which includes computational chemistry, organic chemistry, bioorganic chemistry, inorganic materials chemistry, synthetic organic photochemistry, and other specialties.

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