Biochemistry is, in essence, the study of life. Biochemists can work in a variety of careers, but many of them choose to work in health- and medicine-related fields. With new opportunities abounding, it is an exciting time to study biochemistry and the OU Biochemistry Department gives students an opportunity to take part in stimulating research opportunities while receiving their degrees.

The OU Biochemistry Department believes that research is one of the best educational experiences that a student can participate in and the department has several opportunities for students. For example, current OU students are working on such important research as finding new material for heart and lung transplants that will decrease the chance of negative side effects. Incoming students will not only have established research to work on, but will also be encouraged to develop their own research goals.

Students will also have opportunities to study with professors who are active researchers. For example, students assist Dr. Bruce Roe, one of the chemists on the Human Genome Project, and other faculty who have worked on a wide variety of projects.

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Biochemistry - The University of Oklahoma